Rossum’s Universal Robots
By Karel Capek, adapted by Leo Lion
Directed by Zoe Senese-Grossberg & Leo Lion
100 years after its English publication, Karel Čapek’s sci-fi epic is reborn in this sleek, modern, dire retelling. R.U.R., the play that coined the word “robot,” tells the twisted, tragic tale of humanity’s last day on Earth. This futuristic thriller, exploring the ethics and decision-making behind robotics and artificial intelligence, screams out with relevance in the wake of today’s AI tech revolution, asking why we insist upon creating technology in our own image.
What audiences say:
“Thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud funny, and perfectly cast.”
“A nuanced critique of techno-futurism.”
“Phenomenal multidimensional performances”
Rossum’s Universal Robots performed June 9-17, 2023 at Alchemical Studios in NYC.
cast & CREW
Script by Karel Čapek, adapted by Leo Lion
Directed by Leo Lion and Zoe Senese-Grossberg
Produced by Katie Devin Orenstein and Victoria Provost
STARRING (in alphabetical order)
Adam Burby
Hendryck Empole
Sophie Falvey
Neva Gentleman
Isabelle Pflanz
Also Featuring:
SENATOR — Joe Burby
NANA — Karen Case Cook
Benny Rendell
Juli Worth
Production Team
Stage Management, Lighting Design by Thomas Pflanz
Costume & FX Design by Katie Homer-Drummond
Set/Props Design by Isabelle Pflanz
Video Design by Jonah Verdon
Sound Design by Leo Lion
Promotional Images by Hendryck Empole & Sunless City Studio
Production Assistant/Front of House - Gilad Avrahami
Production Assistant/Stage Hand - Justin Pelofsky
Production Assistant/Front of House - Olivia Wohlgemuth
