Artificial by Matthew Stoffel

It's a few years into the future, and there are only weeks left before AI units are deployed in law enforcement roles for the first time. Speculation is high as Athena is put through "her" final diagnostics and assessments, and Athena's creator faces intense scrutiny from all sides. Most pressing is the project's funding company probing for any opportunity - questionable or not - for...
It's a few years into the future, and there are only weeks left before AI units are deployed in law enforcement roles for the first time. Speculation is high as Athena is put through "her" final diagnostics and assessments, and Athena's creator faces intense scrutiny from all sides. Most pressing is the project's funding company probing for any opportunity - questionable or not - for the project to finally turn a profit.

With the project's future on the line, Athena is asked directly about her applications and capabilities. And Athena lies.
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Character Information

  • Vanessa
    30-55,
    African American / Black
    ,
    Presents Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Athena
    20-40,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    Artificially intelligent robot build to replace human law enforcement officers.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Richard
    30-55,
    Any
    ,
    Presents Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Mary
    20-35,
    Any
    ,
    Presents Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Chris
    20-35,
    Any
    ,
    Presents Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Bill
    25-45,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Hercules Theatre Company
    ,
    2019

Production History

  • Fringe
    ,
    Hercules Theatre Company
    ,
    2019