so "machine plays" were pretty hip around the 17th century. The pompous French of the time, including Louis XIV, enjoyed these spectacles thanks to Torelli's chariot and pole invention (bad diagram -->). Set transitions were mechanized, which required less manpower and resulted in a very unique artistic style. You can get an awesome but extreme taste of this in the movie The Adventures of Baron Munchausen directed by Terry Gilliam (Monty Python, Brazil). Round 3:30 min the play-within-a-play thing sets off. It's a way cool visual affect that has a big influence on the way the think of theater and its potential so I hope you enjoy.
-Deena
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