Heathdale flower 13th June 2025

The Algorithm Has the Floor

In a bold fusion of physical and epic theatre, our Year 12 students confronted the digital mind of 'ChatGPT' in their recent ensemble performance.

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The Year 12 Drama class devised and presented an ensemble performance on the theme of Artificial Intelligence.

The premise of the performance was as follows: In an out-of-world experience, a group of characters meet ‘ChatGPT’ personified. The characters represent different industries. The characters both interrogate and flatter ‘ChatGPT’ and seek to explain the impact that AI has had on their industry (negative, positive or a mix).

Students incorporated both Physical Theatre and Epic Theatre (a political style of theatre aiming to alienate audiences).

Years 9 and 10 Drama students watched the dress rehearsal, and family and friends watched the performance on the evening of Thursday 29th May.

Congratulations to the students who presented a professional, well-crafted piece. They were able to successfully both entertain and challenge their audiences.