 Throughout its history, it has collaborated with influential artists from a range of backgrounds, including composers Swados, Peter Gordon and "Blue" Gene Tyranny; designers Julie Taymor, Theodora Skipitares, Janie Geiser, Nic Ularu, Carol Mullins, Kiki Smith, and Anna Kiraly; writer and performance artist Taylor Mac; and magician Peter Samelson.In 1996, the group created The Performance Lab, establishing a more formal structure for their collaborative development process.This has led to collaboration with young artists and guest artists to explore new creative directions and integrate new perspectives.