2023 · Alchemical Studios, NYC

R.U.R.

Rossum’s Universal Robots · Adapted & Directed by Leo Lion & Zoe Senese-Grossberg

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A modern retelling of Karel Čapek’s science fiction classic about humanity’s final day on Earth. The play—which introduced the word “robot” to the world—explores artificial intelligence and the ethics of technology through a twisted, tragic tale, examining why humans create things in their own image.

After Karel Čapek · Adapted by Leo Lion · Directed by Leo Lion & Zoe Senese-Grossberg

Cast

Featuring

Adam Burby

Hendryck Empole

Sophie Falvey

Neva Gentleman

Isabelle Pflanz

Benny Rendell

Juli Worth

Joe Burby

Senator

Karen Case Cook

Nana

Creative Team

Adapted & Directed by — Leo Lion & Zoe Senese-Grossberg

Producers — Katie Devin Orenstein & Victoria Provost

Stage Management / Lighting — Thomas Pflanz

Costume & FX — Katie Homer-Drummond

Set / Props — Isabelle Pflanz

Video — Jonah Verdon

Sound — Leo Lion

Press

Reviews

“Thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud funny, and perfectly cast.”

Audience

“A nuanced critique of techno-futurism.”

Audience

“Phenomenal multidimensional performances.”

Audience

Production Photos

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Photography: Sunless City Studio