Blocking

Blocking was performed on June 19, 1974, at The Western Front in Vancouver. It marked the first of General Idea's five 'audience rehearsals,' where spectators were directed on how to react during the performance. This innovative approach highlighted the importance of audience participation in shaping the event.

The performance serves as a precursor to The 1984 Miss General Idea Pageant, incorporating elements of a beauty pageant with contestants, judges, and a designated winner. Staged as a television broadcast, Blocking emphasizes the role of documentation and preservation in capturing performance art.

For collectors, Blocking is available in VHS and DVD formats, making it accessible for those interested in performance art and the evolution of audience interaction in theatrical works.