About the Show

A human-AI theatre collaboration exploring AI-generated stories & the performances that result.

Artificial Flavors pioneers a unique blend of human-AI collaboration, making AI and artificial intelligence the heart of a distinctive theatre experience. Recognizing the influence of our narratives on society, the show explores the consequences of when AI-generated stories become the norm. Led by The Civilians' Artistic Director, Steve Cosson, the production dynamically combines real-time AI-generated segments with live performance, crafting a fresh show each night.

The evening culminates in an original musical where actors adeptly navigate unexpected twists and quirky AI-created songs, resulting in surprising and comedic outcomes. Artificial Flavors promises an enthralling, slightly chaotic, and unmissable exploration of this cutting-edge fusion.

Critic Reviews (3)

“Each performance culminates in a production, composed on the spot, with misguided help from artificial intelligence.”
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" 'Artificial Flavors' leaves us to ponder that sour hypothetical — the realization of which I expect we will have to confront sooner than we want to."
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"The long-winded result, which is where the good and bad news coincide, demonstrates evidence — anecdotal as it is — of AI’s inability to put alive-and-breathing composers, lyricists, and bookwriters out of business any time soon. "
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