Pretending to be homeless
summary
A community LARP called "We are citizens" stages a six-hour urban LARP in Minsk: four hours in pairs wandering the streets, two hours in a shared backyard. Workshops build characters with costumes, makeup and found-object props; instructions let players ask for a cigarette or the time but not force interaction. Helpers shadow each group with spare clothes and wipes. Post‑game surveys report emotions like hopelessness and loneliness and — unexpectedly — that citizens respond mostly with indifference rather than hostility.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction to talk
- 0:52About the project We Are Citizens
- 3:08Researching homeless life in Minsk
- 5:13Designing the LARP experience
- 8:07Preparing participants for immersion
- 10:15Supporting players during the LARP
- 12:00Player feedback and emotions
- 13:49Ethical questions and reflections
- 16:46Closing thoughts and Q&A
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