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Micheal Smith used to think there were only three Blue Men.
You guys are experts when it comes to having stuff on your face.
We got used to never touching our faces when we have our makeup on.
But as soon as you get into a show, that completely disappears, through necessity.
Your focus is somewhere else.
Were so unused to wearing masks.
But you’re free to make it a game to distract yourself.
Mark Frankel (since 2005):Anonymity is probably the biggest kick about being a Blue Man character.
When I put on the mask, all the baggage I carry with me is gone.
I become something else and connect with people in a unique way.
What does having half your face covered bring out of you?
Do you have different interactions with people?
I find the [medical] masks, when I wear them, totally uncomfortable and distracting.
Micheal Smith (since 2018):Yeah making it fun.
I think theres a great opportunity of like, you know, having ownership with it.
Just making cool ways to cover up your face.
Certainly the things that involve sharing food.
MR:People have suggested using cloth instead of toilet paper and just washing it.
KA:We should start using bidets in the show.
MR:Yeah, just spray it.
Who would be responsible for making those changes or coming up with those new ideas?
How does that work?Callum Grant (since 2005):Were kind of going into unprecedented territory.
A pieceI read argued that the pandemic has switched the emphasis from individuality to community.
Everyone had a voice.
MR:What occurs to me is that usually helping others requires physical contact or proximity.
Im curious to see how thats going to manifest in this new normal of distance and a heightened awareness.
Bryce Flint-Somerville (since 1998):Drive-in theater, drive-in Blue Man group?
MS:Hell, yeah.
We can climb on peoples cars.
BF-S:Its like a safari.
Itll be a Blue Man Safari.
MR:We dont necessarily mock pop culture.
We participate and play in it.
And that would have to continue.
I have faith and optimism about the creative industries.
I dont know what that looks like when this is done.
I want to have some of that relief via entertainment and community.
And I hope that thats a common thread among people.
MS:Right now, entertainment is pretty crucial.
MR:Its kind of like toilet paper.
We all need it, but who knows if it will exist in another month?
