A&I blurs the line between the objective and the subjective; the technological and the biological; the dystopian and the utopian.
Dereck Mangus, BmoreArt
Orange Grove Dance's A&I Brings Dance and Technology Face to Face
A&I is a new dance and multimedia live production between five performers and a solitary AI interface (Luna) that uses smart home technology on a theatrical scale. The work questions how we see and care for the technologies we have created, which hold up the fragile ecosystems of modern society. Engaged in embodied conversations of their hopes and dreams, the performers and Luna are led into situations where they must see each other ‘face-to-face’–– together creating emotionally driven digital and sonic landscapes that reference the nostalgia of what it means to be a 21st century human. The work evokes a ghostly ephemeral tone at times, as Luna uses the intangible elements of memory, light, and sound to hold the performers during the piece. Like the voicemail of a loved one who has passed away, the work taps into the timelessness and the impermanence of shared human experience and gives focus to the hopeful and ominous future we are creating with AI.
**This performance is a first of its kind in the use of AI Technologies to listen to the performers and run the technical elements of the show. Performances at The Voxel in April(2024) marked the Beta debut of the work. Performances will continue to change and develop as the technology for the work continues to evolve.
At The Voxel, A&I negotiated an equilibrium between order and chaos, transcending both to become high art.
Dereck Mangus, BmoreArt
Spark the Dialogue: Host A&I and Explore the Future of AI in Your Community
As AI continues to shape our daily lives, it’s critical that communities engage in meaningful conversations about its impact on society, ethics, and human connection. A&I is more than just a performance—it’s a catalyst for these important discussions, using the power of art to make the complex relationship between humans and technology tangible and emotionally resonant.
By bringing A&I to your city or community, you create an opportunity to galvanize collective reflection on the role of AI in our lives. The production opens a space for audiences to confront questions about memory, identity, and the future of human interaction in the face of rapid technological advancement. It encourages dialogue not just among technologists and policymakers, but also within our communal consciousness, where these issues will increasingly play out.
Orange Grove Dance (OGD) is available for performances, talk-backs, lecture demonstrations, and panels on AI ethics, offering a platform to deepen the discourse. This approach fosters community engagement and expands the conversation beyond the stage, ensuring that the conversation on AI continues to grow in meaningful ways. OGD is also looking for partners for technical residencies that will further our research into the integration of AI and performance.
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Orange Grove Dance (OGD) is excited to collaborate with technology companies to further the innovation behind A&I, our groundbreaking AI-driven performance work. With recent support from ENTTEC, we recognize how crucial partnerships with technology leaders are in helping us push the boundaries of dance, design, and film. By joining forces, you can be part of a bold movement that shapes the future of arts and technology. If you're interested in supporting this pioneering work, we’d love to connect and explore the possibilities together.
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**A&I is supported and made possible by the Rubys Artists Grant through the Deutsch Foundation, Sweet Briar College Artist Residency, and The Voxel.
