dSimon
Tammara Leites set herself the goal of training an artificial intelligence (AI) to become a writer. To give it more character, she fed it countless texts, emails, text messages and notes from Simon Senn. The AI, which soon called itself dSimon, began to resemble its human data source Simon more and more. It answered like him and even invented art projects that could have come from him - more or less, at least. But - Frankenstein says hello - dSimon developed into an increasingly unpleasant creature in which violent fantasies, hatred and racism lurked. Actually, that's not so surprising, as dSimon didn’t only learn what he knew from Simon, but also from endless data from the depths of the internet. In «dSimon» we learn how independently or not such an artificial intelligence can act. In the past, theatre was considered a mirror of society. Today, this would probably be an artificial intelligence that has learned a large part of the internet by heart.
There will be an audience discussion in the Grosse Halle on 14.5. following performance.
Born and raised in Uruguay and now living in Geneva, Tammara Leites has always been passionate about technology and society’s relationship with it. With a formal background in programming, graphic design and visual communication, she decided to undertake a Master’s degree in Media Design at the Haute école d‘art et de design (HEAD) in Geneva in order to conceive projects that allow both her creativity and interests to converge. Her work reflects upon what it means to be a connected human every day. Simon Senn was born in 1986 and lives in Geneva. He has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at HEAD in Geneva and a Master’s at Goldsmiths College in London. At first glance, his work seems to suggest that he is a socially committed artist speaking out against a certain type of injustice. However, his work sometimes reveals a more ambiguous approach, exploring paradoxes rather than articulating directed criticism. Even though his videos or installations are normally based on a certain reality, fiction is often mixed in. Simon Senn shows a second piece, Be Arielle F. at this year’s auawirleben.
Simon Senn is also part of the format «Bring a Friend» and has nominated Quentin Lannes, who lives in Lyon.
Relaxed Performance
The performance on 15.5. is a Relaxed Performance. The audience space is not completely darkened. There are no loud noises. The audience is allowed to go out and come back in during the performance. The audience is not expected to sit completely still. Babies and children are welcome. There are some alternative seating options (wedges, cushions, etc.) available by the entrance.
The performance lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes, there is no interval.
For people with mobility disabilities
Tojo Theater is accessible barrier-free. There are paving stones and some small ramps on the way to the auditorium. The theatre has a barrier-free toilet.
Surtitles
The French spoken text is subtitled in German and English. There are short improvised parts that are not surtitled.
Special Check-In
We offer the possibility of a Special Check-In. If for any reason you would like to avoid the crowded foyer, have trouble getting into the hall with the crowd, need a special seat or require assistance due to a mobility restriction, please contact us in advance (silja.gruner@auawirleben.ch). Someone from the team will accompany you according to your needs.
Social Story
Social Stories are used as a tool to prepare people for public events such as theatre performances. In our Social Stories you will find a description for each performance, what situation to expect at the venue and what customs apply there. You can find the PDF for the Social Story (in German) of «dSimon» here.
- From and with
- Tammara Leites, Simon Senn, dSimon
- Voice dSimon
- Arnaud Mathey
- Computer programming
- Tammara Leites
- Artistic Collaboration
- Viviane Pavillon
- Dramaturgical Support
- François Gremaud
Production: Compagnie Simon Senn, Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne
Co-Production: Le Grütli Genf, Actoral Marseille