Welcome to the Cave
Welcome to the Cave! A mindfulness retreat to take you away from all your problems. Relax in our spa, get a massage with our therapists . . . and play some competitive games??? Step into the serene chaos of a "cave" that promises enlightenment but delivers existential confusion. The twist: your spiritual guides are not what they seem, and the retreat's celebrity guests are not quite human. You'll engage with the Hosts and the three digital influencer guests, powered by A.I., to figure out what is really happening beneath the surface. As reality starts to pixelate around the edges, you’ll question whether this cave is a sanctuary or a simulation. Get ready to meditate, cogitate, and maybe ctrl+alt+delete reality.
Presented by: Flinders University and Giant Nerd Productions
Giant Nerd Productions is a science fiction-based fringe show production company founded by L. Nicol Cabe, creator of "Effing Robots: How I Taught the A.I. to Stop Worrying and Love Humans". This production is co-produced with Flinders University and Assemblage Centre for the Creative Arts as ongoing research into live performance and human-computer interaction.