Science in Theatre Festival
Transforma Theatre in residency at Nancy Manocherian's the cell presents Science in Theatre Festival. 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.
During the day we will host different innovation technology brands who will be presenting their latest inventions that are multi-purposed and can be used in the arts- such as 3-D printing, haptics, EEG devices, and wearables.
DAY 1: Friday, November 12 at 7pm
AFFINITY
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
DAY 2: Saturday, November 13
Tech expo: 1pm-5pm
INNOVATORS: Double Take Labs, Wear Works, Brainbit, Callibri, Limbic Lab by Dr. Heidi Boisvert
Special: BRAINRAP with Cl3ctic at 3pm
7pm
ZEBRA 2.0
Playwright: Saviana Stanescu
Scientist: Dr. Niki Athanasiadou
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: Sunday, November 14th
Tech expo: 1pm-5pm
INNOVATORS: Double Take Labs, Wear Works, Brainbit, Callibri, The Decision Tree by Alina Constantin, Limbic Lab by Dr. Heidi Boisvert
Special 1.30 with NEXVOX and AMBE
7pm
EDEN
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
COVID POLICY:
-Proof of vaccination is required at the door. Guests must remain masked until showing proof (Hard copy, photo of vaccination card or Excelsior pass). Guests may remove their masks after showing proof though CDC recommends keeping your mask on.
-If you have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, we ask that you procure a negative PCR test before coming to the cell.
-Performers and Transforma Theatre will not be masked for the performance, presentation and panel discussion. They are fully vaccinated and are following CDC guidelines for indoors events.
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