October 22nd - November 19th
59E59 Theaters
Created and directed by Steve Cosson
In a novel collaboration between humans and AI, Artificial Flavors turns the hot topic of artificial intelligence into a theater experience like nothing else. Knowing that the stories we tell ourselves shape and influence what happens in society, what will happen when many of those stories are computer-generated?
Hosted by The Civilians’ Artistic Director Steve Cosson, parts of the show are generated live by the latest AI programs and immediately performed, creating an entirely different show every night. The evening culminates with an original musical in which the performers roll with the punches, nimbly adjusting to every bizarre plot twist and oddly phrased original song the AI throws their way to surprising and hilarious effect.
Artificial Flavors is a fascinating evening of barely-controlled chaos that you won’t want to miss.
This production is supported, in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation.