Artisanal Intelligence

Can you tell the difference between three types of beer from a smell test? Do you type your university essays out on a typewriter? Have you ever claimed that you are ninth generation direct descendent of the inventor of the bicycle?

Barry can. Barry would. Barry has.

Artisanal Intelligence is proud to introduce the next wave in A.I. customer service : Barry – the perfect fit for all your too-cool for school business needs!

Cast

Drew Carlson as Barry

Hannah Everett as Jane

Crew

Writer: ira cooper

Producer: ira cooper

Director: Bronwen Marsden

Designer: Ruby Arnold

Stage Manager: Samuel Jing

Stage Manager: Natalie Schreiber

Choreographer: Samuel Jing

Music: ira cooper, Paolo Brian

Singer: Sabrielle McCurdy-Foreman

Technical Support: Kirsten Dohmeier

Other

Run time: 55 minutes

Ages: All Ages

Reviews

“There’s plenty of ideas to unpack in this hour-long social commentary”

Janet French, Edmonton Journal

“In Artisanal Intelligence we’re introduced to Barry, a robot played with uncanny physical prowess by Drew Carlson from Vancouver’s Spec Theatre as her inventor, played by Hannah Everett, touts the benefits of Barry as a replacement for chronically undependable employees. The dialogue is inventive and fast-paced as Barry becomes self aware and distracted by a growing affection for a coffee grinder in this comedy with social commentary punctuated by songs.”

Global TV, Edmonton

“… one of my favourite Fringe plays of all time.”

Sean McQuaid, The Buzz

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Audiences Have Said…

“… superbly directed and acted.”

“I need the music.”

“Lots of levels of fun and meaning.”

“Script is hilarious and very pointed.”

“I need a week to elaborate… mind boggling… will take some time to
settle in.”

“I laughed until my stomach hurt.”

Performances

2020

  • FRIGID Festival, New York
  • Havana Theatre, Vancouver

2019

  • Edmonton International Fringe Festival
  • Prince Edward Island International Fringe Festival
  • Regina International Fringe Festival
  • Havana Theatre, Vancouver