"Rossum's Universal Robots-Foothill Theatre Arts is mounting the West Coast premiere of Rossum's Universal Robots (R.U.R.), running through Nov. 23. The 1921 play, which introduced the word "robot" to the English language, has received an update by adaptor Bo List to address one of today's most pressing questions: What can happen if A.I. goes rogue? $15-$28. Nov 13 & 20, 7:30pm; Nov 14-15 & Nov 21-27, 8pm; Nov 16 & 23, 2pm. Loham Theatre, Foothill College,12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. foothill.edu/theatre."
"A Twig in the Thief's Beard-This South Asian company adapts Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector-first published in 1836 and staged in countless adaptations and styles. Here, corrupt local officials in a Gujarati town are abuzz because Inspector Sahib is on his way to check on them. $25-$65. Nov 14-23. Cubberley Theatre, 4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. naatak.org"
"Vicky Nguyen The NBC News Daily anchor and chief consumer investigative correspondent appears at the San José Public Library's Signature Author Event, joined in conversation by Supervisor Betty Duong, followed by an audience Q&A. Nguyen will share the inspiration behind Boat Baby, her memoir of her family's escape from Vietnam and her journey from refugee to Today Show reporter. $100+. Nov 15, 1-3pm. Blanco, 12"
Rossum's Universal Robots receives a new adaptation by Bo List and runs through Nov. 23 at Loham Theatre, Foothill College, exploring what can happen if A.I. goes rogue; tickets $15-$28 and schedule varies by date. Children's Musical Theater San Jose's Rising Stars perform Fiddler on the Roof Nov. 14-23 at Montgomery Theater with local performers ages 11-15. A Twig in the Thief's Beard adapts Gogol's The Government Inspector to a Gujarati town at Cubberley Theatre Nov. 14-23, satirizing corrupt officials. Songs on Saturday features Young Hoff, Kira Hooks and local singer-songwriters at Voyager Craft Coffee on Nov. 15. Vicky Nguyen appears Nov. 15 at a San José Public Library Signature Event to discuss Boat Baby and her refugee journey.
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