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| Jacqueline Goldfinger |
Plays about future technology are fascinating. We as theater artists are utilizing the most primitive of art forms to present, communicate, discuss devices and systems which do not yet exist, engaging the human imagination to fill in the gaps. CGI in film must show exactly what that world will appear like, or it fails, in theater we have no such limits or criteria.
On your imaginary forces work ... if you follow me.
Because we are not (as is the case in this text) not concerned with the technology so much as the effect it has on the human condition. The subject of this play is very troubling, as I have two adolescent children moving into the world armed and/or hobbled by such modern devices.
Ideally, our dramatic works will assist in the creation of a set of ethics, mores, rules. It remains to be seen.
Thanks for taking the time to read the play and think about it. I have kids, too, and these are the things that I pondering all the time as they get older and more involved in technology. Best, Jackie
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jacqueline! I really enjoyed the script, it's engaging, troubling, and humorous, with a powerful message.
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