Training and Using a Large Language Model to Write Theatrical Performances

Will all writers have their own AI in the future? This project explores the possibility of training a large language model on a writer’s previous material in order to create an AI that acts as a creative assistant. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using artificial intelligence to generate creative content. One such application is the use of large language models (LLMs) to write theatrical performances.

In this talk, we will review the technical aspects of training and using an LLM to generate scripts for theatrical performances. We will discuss the challenges of working with natural language data, the techniques used to preprocess and clean the data, and the methods used to train and fine-tune the LLM as well as deploying it. A performance written by the model and writer in collaboration will premiere in Stockholm at Dansens Hus in November 2023.