Foothill Theatre addresses AI in play that introduced Robots'

"Foothill Theatre Arts is tackling the topic of AI with the West Coast premiere of Rossum's Universal Robots, running through Nov. 23 at the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. Originally written in 1920 by Czech playwright Karel Capek, the comedic play introduced the term robot, taken from the Czech word robata, meaning servitude. This adaptation by Bo List addresses one of today's most pressing questions: What can happen if AI goes rogue?"

"The Lohman Theatre lobby opens one hour before each performance for preshow activities appropriate for ages 8 and up. These activities, presented by Foothill College's Robotics Club, Engineering Club, AI Club and the Emerging Technologies Institute include the chance to play chess with a robotic arm, watch a student-built self-driving go-kart in action, and engage with an AI avatar. For tickets, visit https://foothill.edu/theatre/RUR.html."

"Action Day Schools is holding its fifth annual pajama drive in partnership with West Valley Dance Company, which has studios at the private school's Mountain View campus as well as other Action Day locations. Pajamas collected during the drive are given to clients of LiveMoves, a nonprofit that provides interim housing, customized supportive services and access to resources for individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties."

Foothill Theatre Arts presents the West Coast premiere of Rossum's Universal Robots through Nov. 23 at the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. The 1920 play introduced the word robot; Bo List's adaptation examines risks of AI going rogue. One hour before performances the Lohman lobby offers preshow activities for ages 8 and up—chess with a robotic arm, a student-built self-driving go-kart demonstration and an AI avatar—hosted by campus robotics, engineering and AI clubs and the Emerging Technologies Institute. Action Day Schools' fifth annual pajama drive, with West Valley Dance Company, collects new pajamas Nov. 17–Dec. 5 at the Mountain View campus for LifeMoves clients, requesting sizes 3T and up for children and small and up for adults. Action Day has collected over 5,000 pajamas to date.

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