Center Stage Robotics
A study on industrial robots and robotics in theatrical and performative settings.
Ongoing research
We conduct research into performative robotics with a wide range of professional partners and exclusive robots.
In Center Stage Robotics, Ulrike Quade Company conducts research on industrial robots and robotics in theatrical and performative settings. We are collaborating with three partners: visual artist Bram Ellens, programmer Rick van Dugteren from Event Robotics, robotlab and the Creative Robotics workshop, and Prof. Dr. Maaike Bleeker representing Utrecht University.
News & blogs
Follow along with our research progress.
UNBORN – Interview with Ulrike Quade
11 September 2024/by Ulrike Quade CompanyWorkshop Hiroko Igeta for “Orito”
8 March 2024/by Michelle RoosHere are the first residents of Center Stage Robotics
28 November 2023/by Michelle RoosOpen call residency Center Stage Robotics
29 September 2023/by Michelle RoosWorkshop Hiroko Igeta bij Orito
25 September 2023/by Michelle RoosUlrike Quade Company recieves funding for 2021-2024
4 August 2020/by Ulrike Quade CompanyWatch our short movie “A Robot Walked into the Theatre…”
5 June 2020/by Ulrike Quade CompanyWatch Madama Butterfly online
25 April 2020/by Ulrike Quade CompanyOut of office, not out of work
19 April 2020/by Ulrike Quade CompanyUpdate measures Corona virus
13 March 2020/by Ulrike Quade CompanyMahler & Kokoschka: Reprise Tour
1 November 2019/by Ulrike Quade CompanyTechnostalgia praised in Dutch newspaper Volkskrant – Oerol 2019
17 June 2019/by Ulrike Quade CompanyOutput
What’s part of Center Stage Robotics?
2 x 2 Residencies
In two separate periods, two creators (or duos) reside with us for four months to do their own research. This will lead to initial, low-barrier presentations and a final showcase. Participants will also receive two workshops from the Center Stage Robotics team.
4 x Expert meeting Future Stages
Under the name ‘Future Stages,’ we organise four thematic meetings/talk shows for professionals from science, art, and the creative sector. Each event includes talks, a panel discussion and a networking reception. Would you like to attend? Email marijke@ulrikequade.nl to subscribe to our mailing list.
Publications
We present our findings in multiple publications in professional media.
Online platform
To share our knowledge, we are developing an online platform and database where innovative production methods, collaborations and findings will be sustainably documented and easily accessible. Once the platform is ready for access, we will share it here.
Residencies
In two separate residencies, we provide space for a total of four different artists. During the first residency, these are Marijn Brussard and Niek Vanoosterweyck (duo) and Lea Elleman.
Future Stages
In Future Stages, experts in theatre and technology present their work, processes, explorations, and findings. Knowledge, skills, and insights are gathered and questioned through dialogue, to further explore the creative exchange between theatre and technology. Each talk show approaches the same question from a different perspective: How can performing arts and technology collaborate in innovative ways?
Center Stage Robotic is a collaboration by
Our address
Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 125
1063 BJ Amsterdam
info@ulrikequade.nl