Synopsis
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence
$10.99
Published by Samuel French Inc
2 Male 1 Female
WINNER! John Gassner Award - 2014
Watson ...
... trusty sidekick to Sherlock Holmes
... loyal engineer who built Bell's first telephone
... unstoppable super-computer that became reigning Jeopardy! champ
... amiable techno-dweeb who - in the present day - is looking for love
These four constant companions become one in this brilliantly witty, time-jumping, loving tribute (and cautionary tale) dedicated to the people - and machines - upon which we all depend
CHARACTERS
WATSON - 20s to 60s
MERRICK - 50s
ELIZA - 30s
Runs about 2 hours
REVIEWS
"Marvelous and filled with marvels. In the Stoppardian world of The Watson Intelligence, Madeleine George's human, dramatic play takes surprising turns" ~ New York Magazine
"Thoughtful and ambitious" ~ Entertainment Weekly
"Madeleine George juggles several deep themes with grace, wit and intellectual verve" ~ Time Out New York
"A time-tripping fantasy finds tender humor in geniuses and their helpers" ~ Time Out New York
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence premiered in New York City at Playwrights Horizons in December, 2013