Raw Thought is a multimedia theatrical work examining the life, work, and death of computer activist Aaron Swartz. Drawing from Swartz’s writings, blogs, and journals, as well as interviews with colleagues and friends, the piece explores questions of access, justice, and intellectual freedom. Created through a collaborative process by performers, directors, writers, and designers, Raw Thought is currently being produced as a residency at colleges and universities across New York City.



RAW THOUGHT 

Based on the writings of Aaron Swartz

Written by Tyrus Holden

Directed by Ash Marinaccio

Devised by Co-Op Theatre East ensemble members, Tyrus Holden, Ash Marinaccio, Robert A.K. Gonyo, and Michael Rehse

Dramaturgy, Transcription Assistance, and Additional Script Support Provided by Sophie Walker, Matthew Champagne, and Vinny Eden Ortega

UNIVERSITY RESIDENCIES

2022: Raw Thought was presented as a staged reading and discussion by Pace University’s Theatre and Social Justice students in the Pace University Library.

2020: Raw Thought was developed through a residency with students at Hunter College during the Spring 2020 semester. The residency was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The video trailer features members of that original ensemble: Alex Aguirre, Carlos Garcia, Erin Jeffries, Cloyce Martin, Annabella Pritchard, Sophia Radix, Mayurakshi Sen, and Jason Wang.