‘The Synanthrope Preserve: The First to Cross’ is an immersive audio experience that reveals the intertwined story of humans and rats. The 35-minute experience takes the participants on a winding tour through Tompkins Square Park at night.
Throughout the experience, listeners will explore the perceptions and realities of nature in cities, focusing in on the story of rats in particular, to acknowledge how their nature has adapted and changed through their relationship with humans. The listeners’ movement is choreographed through sounds and narration to create an immersive psychological landscape.
The Synanthrope Preserve is a series of immersive audio experiences that take place throughout New York City. Each experience focuses on a different synanthropic animal, that lives and thrives close to us, such as – pigeons, raccoons, and rats. Following its premiere in Tompkins Square Park, “The First to Cross” will be available online, where participants can access the walk anytime.
The Synanthrope Preserve is made possible with the generous support from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Culture & Animals Foundation, Made in NY Media Center by IFP and the Partnerships for Parks Capacity Fund Grant.
