THE WEAVERS

A new extended reality (XR) performance tracing the plight of textile workers pressed to the brink by the unstoppable march of automation.
About this Event

THE WEAVERS

After the play by Gerhart Hauptmann

Adapted and directed by Jay Scheib

Part of MIT Future Fest

September 30 through October 3, 2026

A new extended reality (XR) performance tracing the plight of textile workers

pressed to the brink by the unstoppable march of automation.

#willAItakemyjob

PERFORMANCES:

Wednesday, September 30

Thursday, October 1

Friday, October 2

Saturday, October 3

All performances in Building W97 Theater at MIT345 Vassar StreetCambridge, MA 02139

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