Artificial intelligence blended with the aesthetics of contemporary theatrical performance
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The world is currently witnessing a digital transformation across all aspects of life. One of the most prominent manifestations of this digital revolution is the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), a key innovation in contemporary technology. This rapid digital development has not been limited to the medical field or communications and information, but extends to artistic creativity. Its impact has reached theatrical arts in all its facets, including actors, with the use of robots and various technologies in directing, design, audience reception, and more. This is a result of the technological advancements surrounding us, which clearly and directly influence contemporary theatrical performance at all levels. Therefore, AI is considered one of the factors that has altered the rules of the directing process in terms of organizing, using, employing, and interpreting the elements of a performance. It plays a significant role in developing theatrical performance through the development of computer systems and electronic devices that operate with high efficiency, comparable to, and sometimes exceeding, that of an intelligent or expert human, especially in the technical field. Thus, AI constitutes the lifeblood of modern life, upon which humanity depends in all its movements, orientations, and cultural and artistic communication across the globe.
The use of artificial intelligence in contemporary theatrical performance stems from two main reasons: the search for a new artistic form and the desire to attract audiences accustomed to using these modern technologies in all aspects of their lives. This is achieved by conveying the intended message in two ways: by combining the traditional stage with digital technologies. Digital technology serves as an aesthetic and technical means of conveying the subject matter comprehensively, while also linking the directorial and design vision to the aesthetics of the theatrical performance. Artificial intelligence technologies have opened up numerous possibilities for theatrical art.
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