The SOLD OUT run of Transforma Theatre's Science in Theatre Festival in residency at the cell is now available for viewing online! Our goal is to align forms of theater with current scientific research in neuroscience, artificial intelligence and epigenetics, and communicate this knowledge of technological possibilities to our audiences through innovative storytelling. Each night we present a fully staged theatrical work, followed by presentations and panels consisting of scientists and artists.

All Festival Days: 1, 2 and 3 are now available for viewing! Thanks for your patience! You will get the link to the specific event you purchased within 24h, the link will be active to watch through December 22nd.

Note on the calendar: please disregard the "daily events", you can watch the video anytime after purchasing the ticket and getting the video link.

DAY 1

AFFINITY

In Affinity the main protagonist Netta questions whether translating experience really creates understanding, if none of the details of that experience remain intact.

Playwright: Alexis Roblan

Scientist: Dr. Heidi Boisvert

Directed by Bryn Herdrich

Actors: Tay Bass, Andrea Lopez, Doug Barron

Panel: The role of AI in Arts and Society

Panelists: Dr. Moran Cerf, Daanish Masood, Dr. Heidi Boisvert, Alexis Roblan, Karen Ingram

DAY2

ZEBRA 2.0

Zebra 2.0 is about an undocumented night-shift janitor who develops an uncanny friendship with her employer’s main AI.

Playwright: Saviana Stanescu

Scientist: Niki Athanasiadou, Ph.D

Directed by Jeremy Goren

Actors: Amy Liou, Timothy Craig

Panel: "Humans & AI - a possible love affair?"

Panelists: Professor Massimo Pigliucci, Suzanne Dikker Ph.D, Saviana Stanescu, Niki Athanasiadou Ph.D, Sara Wentworth Ph.D, Jeremy Goren

DAY 3

EDEN

A doctor and a scientist work to cure a patient from an unexplained condition that may unlock secrets in the universe.

Playwright: Wi-Moto Nyoka

Scientist: Polona Šafarič Tepeš (Ph.D candidate)

Directed by Ana Margineanu

Actors: Gaia Visnar, Rachel Leighson, Monica Joelle

Panel: Women in Science: What do we invest in?

Panelists: Polona Šafarič Tepeš, Wi-Moto Nyoko, Dr. Raffaella Sordella, Dr. Molly Hammell, Thandeka Mazibuko MD, Saviana Stanescu

SUPPORT Polona Šafarič Tepeš's research see the light of day. Eden research is completed and some solutions have been foudn help get them in the hands of people who need it most. https://www.gofundme.com/f/b32352-pediatric-cancer-research?