Whimsy Lab AVL presents: Hello, stranger.
Interactive connection lab that uses authentic relating, parts work, and other multi modal exercises to turn strangers into co conspirators through guided prompts and structured social experiments. Donation based with a 30 person cap behind closed doors.
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