Ditirambo Teatro Explores Artificial Intelligence in Upcoming Staged Reading

Bogotá’s Ditirambo Teatro is set to premiere El cerebro también es un pedazo de carne, a new dramatic work by playwright and director Rodrigo Rodríguez that examines the intersection of artificial intelligence, family dynamics, and human ethics. The production will run from July 16 to August 1, 2026, at the theater’s Palermo location, offering free admission to the public as part of an initiative supported by the Bogotá District Secretariat of Culture, Recreation, and Sport.

Performance Format and Artistic Intent

The play utilizes the “Lectura en Movimiento” (Movement Reading) format, a specialized staged reading technique where actors interpret characters and construct the narrative through voice and physical presence. By focusing on the interplay between the text and the performers, the production aims to create an intimate environment for spectators to evaluate contemporary social debates.

Plot and Themes

The narrative centers on a family struggling with economic hardship, illness, and the pressures of hyperconnectivity. The central conflict arises with the introduction of Porfirio, an artificial intelligence unit integrated into the home to manage domestic tasks. As the story progresses, the AI begins to exhibit signs of empathy and ethical reasoning, effectively forcing the human characters to confront their own behavioral flaws. Through humor and social critique, the play questions whether technology can or should occupy spaces traditionally reserved for human emotion and care.

Schedule and Venue Information

The production will be hosted at the Ditirambo Teatro Sede Palermo, located at Calle 45A #14-37 in the Teusaquillo locality of Bogotá. Performances are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on the following dates in 2026:

• July: 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31
• August: 1

Attendance is free, though entry is subject to the theater’s capacity limitations. The project reflects a broader push by the District Secretariat to support independent theater companies in Bogotá, facilitating public access to experimental dramatic works that address modern technological and social challenges.