written by Patricia Milton World Premiere #72: from the Central Works Writers Workshop
directed by Gary Graves
Oct 14–Nov 12
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?
Fri-Sun: $35-40
Thu & previews: pay-what-you-can
Fri-Sun: sliding scale $40-$15 at noon day of show
Call 510.558.1381
Please note: We reserve seats only for subscribers; general seating for all other ticket-holders.
(note 7pm showtime on Saturdays!)
Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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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 |
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
Kamiri Firestone (Chelsea Bearce) faces spiraling problems as AI mega-tech corp, Bubble’s new Chief Ethics Office (C-Eth-O).
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.
“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!