Artificial Flavors NYC Reviews and Tickets

65%

(48 Ratings)

Positive

56%

Mixed

27%

Negative

17%

Members say

Ambitious, Clever, Quirky, Disappointing, Indulgent

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.

Show-Score Member Reviews (45)

Relevant, Great singing, Funny, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You like improv (though this is not technically improv). You’re interested in AI and ChatGPT

Don't see it if You are looking for something serious or dramatic, though watching what AI does is thought provoking. Read more

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever, Ambitious

See it if You want to. See Great. Improvising

Don't see it if You do not want to see something unique

Delightful, Absorbing, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You are interested in Artificial intelligence and appreciate a talented group of actors. This is mad libs VS Artificial intelligence.

Don't see it if You are not interested in Funny improvisation. I found it entertaining but it is an experience not a traditional play. I had fun.

Consensus seeking, Informative, Thought-provoking

See it if You are curious how AI might be used in the theatre.

Don't see it if You fear how AI might be used in theatrical productions, as well as every other human life aspect. Read more

Intelligent, Funny, Enchanting, Clever, Ambitious

See it if You want to see a variant on theatre

Don't see it if You have a rigid view of what theatre is, aren't familiar with ChatGPT Read more

Indulgent, Relevant, Quirky, Funny, Clever

See it if you enjoy improv (although this is not strictly improv), are interested in the role of AI in art, like (or don't hate) musicals

Don't see it if you prefer a fully thought-out play with a full script and clear message, don't enjoy improv or musicals, are not bothered by AI

Ambitious, Unusual, Clever, Educational, Original

See it if I liked the educational aspects of the show. If you don’t know very much about artificial intelligence you will learn by watching, listening

Don't see it if This is not really a play. It is a learning experience couched in the form of a play within a play. This is not actually drama of any sort.

Ambitious, Clever, Uneven, Shallow, Fun

See it if you appreciate improv and want to witness AI being used in live entertainment

Don't see it if you want something polished, well rehearsed and smooth

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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