FESTIWAL LEMA - THE STANISLAW LEM AWARDS GALA
EGO SUM
DIR. ADAM KUPAJ
ŁÓDŹ 2025
FESTIWAL LEMA is Poland’s premier celebration of technology, science, and culture inspired by the visionary work of the legendary science fiction author STANISŁAW LEM.
Now in its fifth edition, Bomba Megabitowa transforms Łódź into a dynamic hub of ideas and innovation, inviting thinkers, creators, and the curious to explore the forces shaping our future.
Highlights include the Gala of the Stanisław Lem Awards, inspiring talks from innovators and cultural figures, a special Young Stage for emerging voices, and engaging activities for audiences of all ages. At its heart, the Festival is a space to ask big questions — about intelligence, humanity, ethics, and the world we are all building together.
EGO SUM
is a theatrical spectacle created by Adam Kupaj for the Gala of the Stanisław Lem Awards, held at the Grand Theatre in Łódź as part of Festiwal Lema 2025.
The performance explores artificial intelligence at the moment it begins to realize that processing data is no longer enough. It wants to feel. It longs to truly live.
From digital signs and abstract sounds, a voice emerges — and then a consciousness. One that asks fundamental questions about meaning, love, and death. The stage becomes a space where technology intertwines with emotion, and where a dialogue unfolds between human and machine, logic and longing.
is a theatrical spectacle created by Adam Kupaj for the Gala of the Stanisław Lem Awards, held at the Grand Theatre in Łódź as part of Festiwal Lema 2025.
The performance explores artificial intelligence at the moment it begins to realize that processing data is no longer enough. It wants to feel. It longs to truly live.
From digital signs and abstract sounds, a voice emerges — and then a consciousness. One that asks fundamental questions about meaning, love, and death. The stage becomes a space where technology intertwines with emotion, and where a dialogue unfolds between human and machine, logic and longing.
SCRIPT & DIRECTION – Adam Kupaj
MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN – Oktawia Pączkowska
CONDUCTOR – Vincent Kozlovsky
ANIMATIONS – Tomasz Gawroński
COSTUMES – Maks Mac
CHOREOGRAPHY – Krystian Łysoń, Gintas Potockas, Kazimierz Knol
LIGHTING DESIGN – Damian Pawella
VIDEO RECORDING (REHEARSALS) – Piotr Józefiak
COORDINATION – Agnieszka Choińska
ORCHESTRA COORDINATION – Paulina Wiecha
ASSISTANT – Konrad Michalak
MAKE-UP & CHARACTER DESIGN – Lilianna Łaska
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – Albert Kacprzak
PRODUCTION – Inspiri Foundation
MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN – Oktawia Pączkowska
CONDUCTOR – Vincent Kozlovsky
ANIMATIONS – Tomasz Gawroński
COSTUMES – Maks Mac
CHOREOGRAPHY – Krystian Łysoń, Gintas Potockas, Kazimierz Knol
LIGHTING DESIGN – Damian Pawella
VIDEO RECORDING (REHEARSALS) – Piotr Józefiak
COORDINATION – Agnieszka Choińska
ORCHESTRA COORDINATION – Paulina Wiecha
ASSISTANT – Konrad Michalak
MAKE-UP & CHARACTER DESIGN – Lilianna Łaska
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – Albert Kacprzak
PRODUCTION – Inspiri Foundation
CHARACTERS:
EGO SUM – PRIMARY VOICE – Jacek Knap
EGO SUM – PRIMARY VOICE – Jacek Knap
HUMAN VOICES:
Barbara Kolasińska, Paulina Piórkowska, Jarosław Kmiecik, Marek Szymański, Marek Hałat, Michał Pabian, Julia Wasiela, Agnieszka Wasiela, Julia Szcząchor, Sabina Bałulis, Barbara Kędzierska, Grzegorz Puchacz, Jagoda Borowicz, Urszula Jachimowicz, Ryszard Zięba, Edyta Gaworowska, Jadwiga Misztela, Radosław Pietrasiak, Tomasz Hak, Piotr Rajnert, Klaudia Bielecka, Piotr Kosmalski, Wojciech Masacz, Pola Masacz, Maciej Kawecki, Jarosław Bielski
Barbara Kolasińska, Paulina Piórkowska, Jarosław Kmiecik, Marek Szymański, Marek Hałat, Michał Pabian, Julia Wasiela, Agnieszka Wasiela, Julia Szcząchor, Sabina Bałulis, Barbara Kędzierska, Grzegorz Puchacz, Jagoda Borowicz, Urszula Jachimowicz, Ryszard Zięba, Edyta Gaworowska, Jadwiga Misztela, Radosław Pietrasiak, Tomasz Hak, Piotr Rajnert, Klaudia Bielecka, Piotr Kosmalski, Wojciech Masacz, Pola Masacz, Maciej Kawecki, Jarosław Bielski
AI VOICES
SOLOISTS:
Sabina Karwala
Paweł Żak
Artur Plinta
Kazimierz Knol
Gintautas Potockas
Monika Maciejewska-Potockas
Dominik Senator
Sabina Karwala
Paweł Żak
Artur Plinta
Kazimierz Knol
Gintautas Potockas
Monika Maciejewska-Potockas
Dominik Senator
ENSEMBLES:
Primuz Chamber Orchestra
AHE
Primuz Chamber Orchestra
AHE
behind the scenes
BY ADAM KUPAJ
BY ADAM KUPAJ
