According to Merriam-Webster, "to incubate" means "to maintain (as an embryo or a chemically active system) under conditions favorable for hatching, development or reaction."
But mad-scientist theater collective dog & pony is less technical about language. While “incubation” certainly applies to their newest endeavor, the Incubator Series—in the sense that it will help grow their latest [...]

Two weekends ago, as the intimate Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage filled with bodies, dog & pony dc made an unusual request of some of its patrons: It asked them to die.
The troupe’s members handed out packets of “Action Cards,” one by one. Each card contained a scene number, a cue, and directions that explained what [...]