Uncanny Valley
by Thomas Gibbons

Uncanny Valley Book Cover
Uncanny Valley Cover

Synopsis

THE STORY: Drawing on current research in artificial intelligence and robotics, UNCANNY VALLEY charts the relationship between Claire, a neuroscientist, and Julian, a nonbiological human.

As Julian is “born” a few body parts at a time over the course of the play, Claire teaches him how to be as human as possible: mirroring people’s speech, engaging in small-talk, playing a musical instrument.

Their deepening friendship and Julian’s growing “humanity” lead to the revelations of an unhealed sorrow in Claire’s personal life and, ultimately, the purpose for which Julian has been created.

UNCANNY VALLEY explores the painful divide between creator and creation, the inherent unpredictability of consciousness, and how we are redefining what it means to be human in the twenty-first century.

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 2 total roles, 1 female and 1 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
2015
ISBN 10
0822233282
ISBN 13
9780822233282
Binding
Paperback
Edition
1
Print Length
54 pages
Language
English
LCCN
2016478046
LCC
PS3557.I1393 U53 2015
DCC
812.6
Print
Uncanny Valley is a American teenage play written by and published by Dramatists Play Service in 2015. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780822233282 and an ISBN-10 of 0822233282.

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