2023 Season

The Engine of Our Disruption

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written by Patricia Milton
directed by Gary Graves
Oct 14–Nov 12

World Premiere #72: from the Central Works Writers Workshop

a new comedy about bad behavior

Artificial intelligence meets Authentic Misconduct

 

Kamiri is the newly-hired Chief Ethics Officer of a mega-tech company named Bubble, where Artificial Intelligence promises to open up a whole new world of technological possibilities.  But when Kamiri discovers that Bubble is developing a new wearable device intended to guide users in their day-to-day ethical decisions, she finds herself in an ethical dilemma of her own.  Will she risk her job in order to do the right thing?  What is the right thing to do?  Oh, and her boss is an ex-lover.  What does Artificial Intelligence say about that?

Single Tickets

Fri-Sun: $35-40
Thu & previews: pay-what-you-can

Day of Performance Discounts

Fri-Sun: sliding scale $40-$15 at noon day of show

Information & subscriber reservations

Call 510.558.1381

Please note: We reserve seats only for subscribers; general seating for all other ticket-holders.

Performance calendar

(note 7pm showtime on Saturdays!)

Thu Fri Sat Sun
Oct 12
8pm
Preview
13
8pm
Preview
14
7pm
Opening
15
5pm
19
8pm
20
8pm
21
7pm
22
5pm
26
8pm
27
8pm
28
7pm
29
5pm
Nov 2
8pm
3
8pm
4
7pm
5
5pm
9
8pm
10
8pm
11
7pm
12
5pm

Running Time

110 minutes with a 10 minute intermission

Acting Ensemble:
Chelsea Bearce
Louel Señores
Michael Tuton
Jan Zvaifler

Stage Management: Natalia Rivera-Ramos
Costume design: Tammy Berlin
Sound design: Gregory Scharpen

Chelsea Bearce plays Kamiri Firestone, the new Chief Ethics Office (C-Eth-O) for AI at mega tech corp, Bubble.

Central Works presents world premiere #72: The Engine of Our Disruption by Patricia Milton, Oct 14 – Nov 12 at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley.

Photo by Robbie Sweeny

Kamiri Firestone (Chelsea Bearce) faces spiraling problems as AI mega-tech corp, Bubble’s new Chief Ethics Office (C-Eth-O).

 

Central Works presents world premiere #72: The Engine of Our Disruption by Patricia Milton, Oct 14 – Nov 12 at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley.

Photo by Robbie Sweeny

Kamiri Firestone (Chelsea Bearce) turns up to interview for the role of Chief Ethics Officer at mega-tech company Bubble, only to find the interviewer is her ex-lover.

 

Central Works presents world premiere #72: The Engine of Our Disruption by Patricia Milton, Oct 14 – Nov 12 at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley.

Photo by Robbie Sweeny

Kamiri Firestone faces multiple ethical problems related to AI in her new position of C-Eth-O at Bubble.

 

Central Works presents world premiere #72: The Engine of Our Disruption by Patricia Milton, Oct 14 – Nov 12 at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley.

Photo by Robbie Sweeny

“Local playwright Patricia Milton makes dialogue zesty: Each line, however economical, uncovers something cringey, zany or piquant about a fast-talking character.” SF Chronicle Datebook

Extras coming soon!