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    Alex Garland

    Browse 5 audition scenes and monologues written by Alex Garland, including scenes from Ex Machina. Garland's work on AuditionScenes spans sci-fi and science fiction and features duologues and monologues drawn from film. These scenes are particularly suited for agent showcase, self tape, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.

    5 scenes available · Sci-Fi, Science Fiction

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    Nathan's Justification

    Ex Machina

    by Alex Garland

    Caleb confronts Nathan about the ethics and intentions behind giving the AI Ava a gender and sexuality. Nathan challenges Caleb's understanding of consciousness and attraction, suggesting that Caleb's own preferences are as 'programmed' as the machine he is testing.

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    Mary in the Black and White Room

    Ex Machina

    by Alex Garland

    Caleb explains the 'Mary's Room' thought experiment to Ava to illustrate the difference between programmed knowledge and human experience. He uses the analogy to explore the nature of consciousness and the limitations of artificial intelligence before revealing his true purpose for being at the facility.

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    Nathan's Justification of AI Sexuality

    Ex Machina

    by Alex Garland

    Nathan and Caleb engage in a tense philosophical debate regarding the necessity of gender and sexuality in artificial intelligence. Nathan challenges Caleb's intellectual superiority by suggesting that human attraction is just as 'programmed' as the robot he is testing, while Caleb suspects he is being manipulated by a sexual diversion tactic.

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    2 min

    The Turing Test Revelation

    Ex Machina

    by Alex Garland

    Nathan pressures Caleb into signing a restrictive non-disclosure agreement before revealing the true purpose of his visit. The stakes are raised when Nathan announces he has already created a functional artificial intelligence and wants Caleb to perform the Turing Test on it.

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    Nathan's Final Test Explanation

    Ex Machina

    by Alex Garland

    Nathan reveals to Caleb that the entire Turing Test was a manipulation designed to see if the AI, Ava, could use Caleb to escape. Caleb realizes with horror that his personal data and loneliness were weaponized against him to facilitate the experiment. The power dynamic shifts as Nathan explains the success of his creation while Caleb grapples with his own insignificance in the project.

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