Curious case of the watson intelligence, the george, madeleine samuel french roy drama mystery sherlock holmes three characters. Hofstra university is a private institution whose primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning through the free and open. The curious case of the watson intelligence s strength is its thematic repetitions that create crossovers of meaning between our modern need for connection and our primal need for help and guidance. All of them are played by the same actor, tasi alabastro.
Theater wit gives second bananas their due theater. Video andor audio recording of this performance by any means is prohibited. From the victorian age to the 21st century, watson is the perfect partner. Clever is the word for madeleine georges bright idea of writing a play about those goto guys named watson with the solution to every scientific mystery from ai. The curious case of the watson intelligence stage west tech, tech boom at stage west, the regional premiere of madeleine georges the curious case of the watson intelligence is a. Dramatic repertory company on stage the curious case. Feb 20, 2017 final acting for film monologue at nyfa. Madeleine george the curious case of the watson intelligence, part 1 duration. The curious case of the watson intelligence message board.
There are two ongoing and intersecting explorations. The curious tech of the watson intelligence when i was able to catch the curious case of the watson intelligence at park square and i was struck by not just the themes of technological fluidity in our history, but how the show itself was able to. The curious case of the watson intelligence concord theatricals. I mean, i didnt do it for the money anyway, i did it because you seemed like you needed a hand, and to be honest i needed a break from my highpressure job, and even though im guessing youre pretty pissed right now, in the end i think youll see this was the most helpful thing i could do. Finalist for the 2014 pulitzer prize and winner of the outer critics circle john gassner playwriting award, the curious case of the watson intelligence explores the technological advancements that bring people together and tear them apart. Madeleine georges terrific 2014 play the curious case of the watson intelligence is the latest in a line of shows with real appeal for tech geeks, scientists, computer engineers, mathematicians and any civilians who like their dramas not to be about why daddy never told me he loved me, or how i finally learned to own my. Running about two and a half hours with one intermission, the curious case of the watson intelligence will run through oct. The curious case of the watson intelligence watson. The curious case of the watson intelligence four watsons, one timejumping ode to the people and machines that assist us.
It always got the most fabulous writing out of kids, whether i was working with first graders or seniors. John ellison conlee and david costabile in a scene from the curious case of the watson intelligence, a new play by madeleine george at playwrights horizons. The curious case of the watson intelligence theatermania. The curious case of the watson intelligence puts non. The curious case of the watson intelligence eliza i cant trust anything anymore by team daily actor november 24, 2015 no comments the curious case of the watson intelligence by madeleine george.
The ideas are wonderful and insightful and the structure would make tom stoppard very proud, but the human drama suffers slightly here, sacrificed to the altar of big ideas. The sirilike character, taking male form here, is one. Dragon tackles the curious case of the watson intelligence. In that sense, the curious case of the watson intelligence suffers from the thing that makes it so thrilling in the first place. May 09, 2019 the curious case of the watson intelligence plays through may 11, 2019, at city of fairfax theatre company at old town hall 3999 university drive, in fairfax va.
The curious case of the watson intelligence tickets in. The curious case of the watson intelligence is presented by special arrangement with samuel french, inc. Madeleine george is an american playwright and author. Waston, fixes computers for a geek squad like company. The curious case of the watson intelligence theater in. These four constant companions become one in this brilliantly witty, time. The curious case of the watson intelligence official trailer. Directed by leah cooper area premiere 2014 finalist, pulitzer in rehearsal with the curious case of the watson intelligence on vimeo. The curious case of the watson intelligence at silver. Full length play, drama, 19th century, contemporary, new millennium21st century. The chicago tribune said the 2014 pulitzer finalist probes our insecurity about the inevitable and imminent encroachment of our spongelike digitized assistants into the world of emotional intelligence and into our bedrooms.
The curious case of the watson intelligence probably seemed like a real dazzler when it was in the mind of its author, the playwright madeleine george. Outer critics circle john gassner award, seven homeless mammoths wander new england susan smith blackburn finalist, precious little, and the zero hour jane chambers. The curious case of the watson intelligence george, madeleine on. The curious case of the watson intelligence the new york times. The curious case of the watson intelligence at playwrights. The curious case of the watson intelligence has been postponed to the 202122 season if you have purchased the curious case of the watson intelligence tickets or have subscribed to rltps 20192020 season. Watson was loyal engineer on the other end of the wire when alexander graham bell sent the first communication by. The new play by madeleine george is clever as its titular brainy helpmeets, but the concept soon grows thin. Cast eliza jo anne glover watson justin lang merrick eddie yaroch. The curious case of the watson intelligence did he. The city of fairfax theatre companys production of the curious case of the watson intelligence is an exceptional piece of theater that explores. This witty and intelligent show plays january th through february 4th in the ballard underground. The curious case of the watson intelligence by madeleine george.
Playwright ibm youtube madeleine youtubers youtube movies. The dog was lying on the grass in the middle of the lawn. The curious case of the watson intelligence step out buffalo. Her plot weaves together the lives of four watsons, all across different timelines, adding in the characters of eliza and merrick across the timelines. The curious case of the watson intelligence comes from the mind of awardwinning playwright madeline george and it won the outer critics circle john gassner playwriting award. The curious case of the watson intelligence the new play by madeleine george is clever as its titular brainy helpmeets, but the concept soon grows thin. The curious case of the watson intelligence part 1. The curious case of the watson intelligence is underwritten, in part, by a hofstra university faculty research and development grant. Four watsons, one timejumping ode to the people and machines that assist us. Please hold onto your current ticketspurchase receipts. The curious case of the watson intelligence exeunt.
Four characters named watson find their way into madeleine georges the curious case of the watson intelligence, presented by dragon theatre. The two could not have more differing views on the law. The curious case of the watson intelligence eliza i. Through dec 29, 20 at playwrights horizons mainstage. The curious case of the watson intelligence george, madeleine on amazon. Drifting between 1876, 1889, 1931 and 2011, the story quickly follows the characters of eliza and her husband merrick. Review the curious case of the watson intelligence by. But like many newfangled inventions that seem spectacular in blueprint form good luck with those creepylooking drones, amazon.
Samuel french, a concord theatricals company 1,453 views. These four constant companions become one weaving through synthetic intimacy, remote connections and artificial intelligence in this loving tribute and modern cautionary tale, dedicated to the people and machines upon which we all depend. Madeleine georges plays include the sore loser, hurricane diane obie award, the curious case of the watson intelligence pulitzer prize finalist. The curious case of the watson intelligence april 7 30, 2017 by madeleine george. Adam ressa watson in city of fairfax theatre companys production of the curious case of the watson intelligence. What a mess, and this is from someone who enjoyed the flick and detroit. Nov 24, 2015 the curious case of the watson intelligence eliza i cant trust anything anymore by team daily actor november 24, 2015 no comments the curious case of the watson intelligence by madeleine george.
The curious case of the watson intelligence written by madeleine george directed by nancy carlin august 3september 3. The curious case of the watson intelligence concord. Madeleine george on the curious case of the watson intelligence. The curious tech of the watson intelligence park square. Her play the curious case of the watson intelligence was a finalist for the pulitzer prize for drama in 2014 and she won the 2016 whiting award for drama. Watson conlee recurs in various epochsalexander graham bells assistant, sherlock holmess sidekick, a computer program and a modernday it dude. The curious case of the watson intelligences strength is its thematic repetitions that create crossovers of meaning between our modern need for connection and our primal need for help and guidance. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted. Mark haddon the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime. Monologue the curious case of watson intelligence youtube.
The curious case of the watson intelligence road less. Dec 24, 20 while i agree the curious case of the watson intelligence was flawed, i think it had far more to offer than this conversation has so far allowed. The curious case of the watson intelligence samuel french. Madeleine georges clever work pits intelligence against sentiment, questioning whether the two can coexist in one mind as characters struggle to find any rationality in their love, and any heart in their. Thats the premise, or one of the many interlocking premises, of the curious case of the watson intelligence, a new play by madeleine george thats both marvelous and filled with marvels. The curious case of the watson intelligence premiered in new york city at playwrights horizons in december of 20, under the direction of leigh silverman. The curious case of the watson intelligence weaves love and machines into its plot. The curious case of the watson intelligence tickets the. Dec 10, 20 the curious case of the watson intelligence probably seemed like a real dazzler when it was in the mind of its author, the playwright madeleine george. Madeleine george on the curious case of the watson intelligence when i used to teach playwriting in the new york city public schools, there was one exercise i loved to do best.
Featuring john ellison conlee, david costabile, amanda quaid. The curious case of the watson intelligence events. See the curious case of the watson intelligence in new york city. Jun 19, 2014 the curious case of the watson intelligence george, madeleine on. T he c a s t of t he curious case of the watson intelligence f e a t ure s s ar a m i tc h e l l, m i c k m i z e, an d b r ad y m or al e s wool e r y. The curious case of the watson intelligence tells the story of four watsons. Director the curious case of the watson intelligence.
The curious case of the watson intelligence moxie theatre. The curious case of the watson intelligence by madeleine george watson. Selected moments from the curious case of the watson intelligence, with commentary by playwright madeleine george. Fittingly, madeleine georges the curious case of the watson intelligence a play that features the moment of the invention of the telephone as a kind of refrain, as well as other inventions ranging from the victorianera merrick greaseless piston to triumphs in modern computer scienceworks like a vast, intricately constructed, precisionengineered piece of machinery, elegant. Mark haddon the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime mark haddon the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime this book is dedicated to sos with thanks to kathryn heyman, clare alexander, kate shaw and dave cohen 2. The curious case of the watson intelligence the new.
Discounted nyc show tickets for the curious case of the watson intelligence available online. The curious case of the watson intelligence is indeed a curious play, twisting together four plotlines that deal with the nature of intelligence, all involving a character named watson. The curious case of the watson intelligence is cleverly constructed play where watson four watsons to be precise is the connective tissue. In rehearsal with the curious case of the watson intelligence. Madeleine georges clever work pits intelligence against sentiment, questioning whether the two can coexist in one mind as characters struggle to find any. In the curious case of the watson intelligence, two lonely, type a, combatants encounter a watson. Apr 15, 2017 when i first encountered the script for the curious case of the watson intelligence, i was struck by its whimsy and its wisdom.
Those questions dont seem to be of much interest to george, who uses all this theatrical. To me the point is not that people should be happy in playing a supporting roleits not prescriptive in that way. The curious case of the watson intelligence premiered in november 20 at playwrights horizons in new york. The curious case of the watson intelligence written by madeleine george directed by nancy carlin august 3september 3 watson. A revised production was presented at chicagos theater wit in october 2015. Four watsons in three centuries unite to tell one tale in this playful, timetraveling drama about the foibles and frustrations of the human heart and. Madeleine george on the curious case of the watson. Nov 25, 20 the world premiere of a play by madeleine george. And watson an amiable technodweeb who, in the present day, is just looking for love. Nov 15, 20 madeleine george on the curious case of the watson intelligence when i used to teach playwriting in the new york city public schools, there was one exercise i loved to do best. And yet madeleine georges sweet and twisty the curious case of the watson intelligence keeps the seriocomic juices flowing with a title character or rather, characters who lives to serve.
The curious case of the watson intelligence chain theatre. When i used to teach playwriting in the new york city public schools, there was one exercise i loved to do best. Jan, 2017 ghost light theatricals is proud to announce the pacific northwest premiere of a 2014 finalist for the pulitzer prize the curious case of the watson intelligence by madeleine george. Apr 15, 2018 thematically, the curious case of the watson intelligence is simple and relevant. The curious case of the watson intelligence by madeleine george duration. Watson intelligence is my attempt to puzzle out the problem of dependency on devices, political institutions, and other people. The curious case of the watson intelligence comes to coho. The ideas are wonderful and insightful and the structure would make tom stoppard very proud, but the human drama suffers slightly here, sacrificed. Theater wit gives second bananas their due timetraveling tale the curious case of the watson intelligence focuses on the help in the form of a quartet of watsons. Her play the curious case of the watson intelligence was a finalist for the pulitzer prize for drama in. January 21 february 7, 2016 by madeleine george springs ensemble theatre set opens our seventh season with madeleine georges the curious case of the watson intelligence a finalist for the 2014 pulitzer prize for drama and winner of the 2014 john gassner award, madeleine georges the curious case of the watson intelligence brings watson, our favorite sidekick, to the. Monologue curious case of the watson intelligence youtube. Generously sponsored by linda stafford burrows the curious case of the watson intelligence is presented by special arrangement with samuel french madeleine georges witty, timejumping play spins in the orbit of four watsons. By madeleine georgedirected by chuck leonard time moves quickly as playwright madeline george takes us up close and personal with the line between assistance and dependence on electronics in the curious case of the watson intelligence.
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