About Lying Flat 2.0

While we lie down, what does AI do? What is disappearing from the world? What is happening on another planet?

This is a performance that must be watched while lying down. However, are you sleeping, while you lie flat? Are you sleeping now? Tomorrow, when you stand up, or think you do, what will you say of today?

Credits

Text: Wang Chong, ChatGPT

Director: Wang Chong

Cast: Ma Zhuojun, Li Jialong, ChatGPT

Lighting Design: Meng Lingyang

Original Music: Suno AI

Conceptual Art: Midjourney

About Wang Chong

Wang Chong is the founder of the Beijing-based group Théâtre du Rêve Expérimental. He is the most internationally commissioned Chinese theater director. His works have been performed in more than 20. Wang’s productions include: The Warfare of Landmine 2.0 (2013 Festival/Tokyo Award), Lu Xun (2016 Beijing News Best Chinese Performance), Teahouse 2.0, (2018 One Drama Awards Best Little Theater Work), Waiting for Godot (live online performance with 290,000 audience). He has been a global nomad since 2022.

About Théâtre du Rêve Expérimental

Founded in 2008, Théâtre du Rêve Expérimental has become a leading force of Chinese experimental theatre. It is dedicated to reinvigorating the stagnant theatre scene in Beijing.