Written in the Stars is a play by Naseem Badie and Edward Morgan, produced in 2021 as a radio play by Poltergeist Theater Project and PlayGround SF. It was directed by Caroline Portante and Sam Hannum, and sound produced by Caroline Portante.

In a secluded Artificial Intelligence technology lab, at some point in the near future, scientists have successfully created AI with sentience, free will, and the ability to reproduce. However, just because these beings are programmed to think and act a certain way doesn’t mean that they will. Written in the Stars explores the ancient Celtic myth “The Legend of Blodeuwedd” from a modern perspective, where classic characters take on new relevance in the current technological age. This story, presented as an immersive radio play, explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, challenges our understanding of what it truly means to be human, and reminds us of the disruptive power of queerness.

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