McNeal

This is high-end stuff for live theater.”

A “provocative story” and “spectacular special effects…fascinating.

Stunning projections.”

“We need to grapple with the influence, power, and implications of this ever-evolving technology [AI] together, in thoughtful and meaningful ways. Thankfully, McNeal is an opportunity to do just that.

Provocative…new studio theater creates technically splashy environment for literary drama.”
“Pops with ideas and examples of how AI dupes us on intellectual levels, threatens our sense of personality and raises ethical questions at every turn.”
“Clear-eyed look at AI’s double whammy on literature and social order.

The projections and screen backdrop…pushed the boundaries of what theater can look like.”
“The videos which played on the stage became their own character, not only providing comedic moments, insight into Akhtar’s own process when writing the play, and subtle commentary on the characters’ choices, but also dipping into the uncanny with the occasional AI-generated deep fake.

A heart-pulsing, no holds barred production… this deep, rich play is a feast for lovers of smart talk about art.