Methods of Developing Text in Performing Arts was the first of Laboratoriet's experiment series, comprising six experiments that took place from 2005-2007. The aim was to investigate and develop new and different ways of creating texts for the performing arts, using a double focus:

• finding ways to strengthen the textual and dramaturgical dimension of visual, physical performances
• finding ways to strengthen the visual, physical dimension of text-based theatre. 

At the conference Meeting #1, Laboratoriet presented results and reflections from this series of experiments that each represented widely different approaches, from improvisational collaboration between musicians and playwrights, and European angles on political theatre texts, to interactive, digital dramaturgy and philosophical children's theatre.