Long before people turned their gaze to screens, they looked up to the skies in search of answers. We Are Not Alone is a journey from the here and now into space and beyond, towards the points of light in the dark sky that may host entire worlds, from which our world might appear as a faint glimmer. This performance utilizes the audience’s mobile devices, allowing them to inquire about the unknown, imagine answers about the future, or simply gaze together at the light of distant stars. It emphasizes the wonder and connection of contemplating our place in the universe through a communal, interactive experience.

Lior Zalmanson is a researcher, digital artist, curator, playwright, and screenwriter. He is a senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University. As a senior lecturer in the Technology and Information Program at the Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University, Lior initiated and founded the Print Screen Festival for Digital Culture at Mediatheque Holon. He also chairs the Israel Museum Association’s Digital Forum. Additionally, he is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and artist whose works address topics such as the information society and the relationships between humans and non-humans. His play (with Maya Magnat), I Don’t Want to See This, was nominated for the Golden Mask Award (Russian Theatre Awards) in 2021, and his film works have been featured at the Tribeca and Cannes Film Festivals.

Maya Magnat is a theatre director, performance artist, educator, and lecturer. She earned a BA in Education and Theatre from Kibbutzim College of Education, Technology and the Arts, an MA in Theatre from Tel Aviv University, and another MA from the Educational Technology Program at the University of Haifa. Through art and research, Maya explores the impact of technology on our lives, and the intersection of technology, intimacy, and sexuality. Her artistic works often incorporate technology in live performances, or address technology-related themes. Maya creates interactive performances where the audience plays an active role, and her works have been showcased at festivals, galleries, and cultural events both in Israel and internationally.