ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS

 ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS (R.U.R.) 

A Sci-Fi by Karel Capek 

Adapted by Meagan Mulgrew

Preview: October 9 @ 7:00p

Performances: October 10, 11, 12 @ 7:00p

Presented in partnership with Oklahoma Center for the Humanities.

Director: Meagan Mulgrew

Stage Manager: Madilyn Barron

Production Designer: Brittany Campbell

Original Music: Zac Fowler

Movement Director: Kymber Sage

Do you think the soul begins with a gnashing of teeth?

In Karel Capek’s 1920 sci-fi, which first introduced the word "robot" to the world, robots are designed to serve mankind. They do not feel, do not care, and do not love. They have one purpose: to work. Manufactured by Rossum’s Universal Robots, they have become a billion dollar enterprise and have completely revolutionized the labor force. But when some units begin to show signs of autonomy, things go dangerously awry for R.U.R and its employees. In this world-premiere adaptation of Capek’s groundbreaking and prophetic play, R.U.R examines the nature of humanity and the advancement of artificial intelligence with a distinctly satirical lens, highlighting issues that are as relevant today as they were 100 years ago.

*This show is best enjoyed by viewers 14 years and older.