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The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence

The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence

Sept 13-Oct 12, 2019

By Madeleine George, Dir. Krista Schafer Ewbank

Watson: trusty sidekick to Sherlock Holmes; loyal engineer who built Bell’s first telephone; unstoppable super-computer that became reigning Jeopardy! champ; amiable techno-dweeb who, in the present day, is just looking for love. These four constant companions become one in this brilliantly witty, time-jumping, loving tribute (and cautionary tale) dedicated to the people—and machines—upon which we all depend.

“MARVELOUS AND FILLED WITH MARVELS. Madeleine George’s human, dramatic play takes surprising turns.” – New York Magazine.    “[Madeleine George] juggles several deep themes with grace, wit and intellectual verve.” – Time Out New York.

Featuring Joe Zarrow as Watson, Annabelle Young as Eliza and Patrick Loos as Merrick.  Lighting design by Harley Miah, Scenic Design by Bradly Byrne, Costume Design by Cheryl Zemke, Sound and Prop design by Krista Schafer Ewbank. Stage managed by Jillian Joie Dahl.  Meet the cast and creative team HERE.

*This play contains adult language and themes.  

Individual tickets: $25 general admission, $20 seniors (60+), $15 students.  All opening night tickets are $30 and include the gala afterglow.

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Show dates:

Fri Sept 13 8.00PM  Opening night, followed by afterglow. All tickets $30
Sat Sept 14 8.00PM
Sun Sept 15 2.00PM   followed by a conversation with the artists
Fri Sept 20 8.00PM
Sat Sept 21 8.00PM
Sun Sept 22 2.00PM  followed by a conversation with the artists
Fri Sept 27 8.00PM
Sat Sept 28 8.00PM
Sun Sept 29 2.00PM  followed by a conversation with the artists
Fri Oct 4 8.00PM
Sat Oct 5 8.00PM
Sun Oct 6 2.00PM  followed by a conversation with the artists
Thurs Oct 10 8.00PM
Fri Oct 11 8.00PM
Sat Oct 12 8.00PM

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1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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