The Youtube Comments Section of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

by Ryan Stevens

A quiet meditation on music and memory, as can be found in any youtube comments section.

A quiet meditation on music and memory, as can be found in any youtube comments section.

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The Youtube Comments Section of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

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  • e.k. doolin: The Youtube Comments Section of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

    I think what I like most about this play (besides the title), is that it aptly reflects the wild landscape of human interactions on digital platforms (and it's really funny and theatrical). These interactions are at times sentimental, or goofy, or witty, or ridiculous, or self-important, or hilarious, or irreverent, or angry, or generous, or genuine, or lonely, or sad, or searching for some kind of connection with other humans. Disclosure: I had never heard this song, but a friend mentioned it the other day and now it's everywhere. I feel like that should be my Youtube comment.

    I think what I like most about this play (besides the title), is that it aptly reflects the wild landscape of human interactions on digital platforms (and it's really funny and theatrical). These interactions are at times sentimental, or goofy, or witty, or ridiculous, or self-important, or hilarious, or irreverent, or angry, or generous, or genuine, or lonely, or sad, or searching for some kind of connection with other humans. Disclosure: I had never heard this song, but a friend mentioned it the other day and now it's everywhere. I feel like that should be my Youtube comment.

  • Adam Richter: The Youtube Comments Section of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

    This is an inventive, theatrical way to bring the comments section to life. Much as many of us dread the very thought of such a prospect, Ryan Stevens employs the dank underbelly of the internet to find and tell some touching stories. It's a good reminder that humanity is there, in the comments section, if one is brave enough to go looking for it.
    I was surprised how much this play moved me. Fantastic work.

    This is an inventive, theatrical way to bring the comments section to life. Much as many of us dread the very thought of such a prospect, Ryan Stevens employs the dank underbelly of the internet to find and tell some touching stories. It's a good reminder that humanity is there, in the comments section, if one is brave enough to go looking for it.
    I was surprised how much this play moved me. Fantastic work.

  • John Busser: The Youtube Comments Section of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

    A unique and novel way to highlight the across-the-spectrum look at how different people respond to... well, anything. Whether it's art, an event, or another person, everybody has a response to it. And based on what Ryan Stevens shows us here, the response is a mixed bag of reverence, awe, disdain, emotional connection, dismissal, remorse, reflection and love. I wouldn't be surprised if this is a direct translation of an actual exchange. There's a fascinating sadness seeing this sort of cross section of humanity who can come together but be apart at the same time. Wonderful stuff.

    A unique and novel way to highlight the across-the-spectrum look at how different people respond to... well, anything. Whether it's art, an event, or another person, everybody has a response to it. And based on what Ryan Stevens shows us here, the response is a mixed bag of reverence, awe, disdain, emotional connection, dismissal, remorse, reflection and love. I wouldn't be surprised if this is a direct translation of an actual exchange. There's a fascinating sadness seeing this sort of cross section of humanity who can come together but be apart at the same time. Wonderful stuff.

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