A journal found in the remains of the Young Vic theatre after a devastating fire destroyed the whole building. Journal #1 My head hurts. Head? I have a head? How did I get a head? I feel like I have a crick in what would be… my neck? I have a neck? Why does it […]
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Musical Theatre Versus Artificial Intelligence
Musical Theatre is an industry that thrives on the creativity of individuals in order to bring one’s wildest dreams to life. In an effort to save money and try a new wave of innovation, some theatre artists have started relying on AI in order to make new art. Through this essay, there will be an […]
TECHNOLOGY’S INFLUENCE IN THEATRE
Technology has made a huge impact on our society. Some have questioned, how it has affected technical theatre? There are many unique roles that perform different jobs in technical theatre. Technology has enhanced how we see theatre today. Lighting, sound and set design work together each in their own unique way to tell a story to a captive audience.
Tech Rehearsal
A play about the challenges and consequences of robotic actors. The play appears to be a simulation of the use of robots as stage actors. In the beginning, the audience believes they are watching a traditional American play, but as the “rehearsal” continues, they come to realize the actors are less than human. When a single human actor is brought onto the cast, disastrous results follow. The play ends by begging the question – do we control the robots, or do the robots control us?