RAND0M
ACTOR
A Design Tool that Connects Computation and Human Performance
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What is Random Actor?
Random Actor is an interdisciplinary project initiated by Clay Hopper and James Grady at Boston University, with core software designed and developed by Paolo Scoppola during his 2022 artist-in-residence. The project began with early software prototypes and proofs of concept, then evolved through Scoppola’s openFrameworks-based beta software. Today, the broader Random Actor system continues to develop through Hopper and Grady’s creative direction, performance testing, expanded use cases, and contributions from additional developers.
Hopper guides the theatrical direction, while Grady guides the visual and creative direction. Together, they shape the project’s conceptual vision, performance language, visual system, and directed narrative storytelling.
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Hopper guides the theatrical direction, while Grady guides the visual and creative direction. Together, they shape the project’s conceptual vision, performance language, visual system, and directed narrative storytelling.
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For further information or inquiries about Random Actor, please reach out. We are excited to discuss opportunities for performances, workshops, event experiences, academic talks, and other creative collaborations. Contact us to learn more.
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Credits
RANDOM ACTOR
Initiated by
Clay Hopper — Senior Lecturer, Directing, Boston University
James Grady — Associate Professor of Art, Graphic Design, Boston University
Software Design & Development
Paolo Scoppola — Developed in openFrameworks during his 2022 artist-in-residence at Boston University
Technology Collaboration
Christian Killada — Prevision Labs, InVision
Byeong Heon Ahn — Additional code development
Additional Collaborators
Student collaborators to be added...
Special Thanks
Theo Watson — openFrameworks, Advisor
Clay Hopper — Senior Lecturer, Directing, Boston University
James Grady — Associate Professor of Art, Graphic Design, Boston University
Software Design & Development
Paolo Scoppola — Developed in openFrameworks during his 2022 artist-in-residence at Boston University
Technology Collaboration
Christian Killada — Prevision Labs, InVision
Byeong Heon Ahn — Additional code development
Additional Collaborators
Student collaborators to be added...
Special Thanks
Theo Watson — openFrameworks, Advisor