Louise Orwin's performance piece, Famehungry, investigates the complexities of digital fame through the lens of TikTok culture. Performed live and livestreamed, the show features Orwin engaging viewers with various TikTok-inspired tasks while reflecting on her journey as a performance artist. Recent political developments, including discussions of banning TikTok over data privacy concerns, add an element of urgency and tension to the performance. The show runs at SoHo Playhouse until February 8, following its success at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, making it a relevant exploration of contemporary entertainment.
Orwin performs tasks inspired by TikTok Live: eating, running on a treadmill, and dancing, while sharing her experiences as a performance artist.
The political tension surrounding TikTok is deeply woven into the performance, with the show's premise and its sustainability in question due to legislative actions.
Orwin reflects on the precariousness of digital fame in the face of a potential TikTok ban, emphasizing the impact on her performance and audience reach.
While Congress has moved to ban TikTok citing user data security, Orwin's Famehungry cleverly navigates these complexities by engaging live audiences both physically and virtually.
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