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?
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!
