R.U.R Humans vs. Robots
Written by Karel Capek
A spell-binding adventure takes Helena to a remote space station to conquer her inner most fears. There she encounters a sinister fabrication company whose dark secrets behind their creations propels the world into an epic battle of technology vs. humans. Beyond imagination at the time, the word “robot” was invented in this 1920 stage play. Not in a film nor in a book, but this remarkable theatre production predicted the future of “mechanized” humans. A stunning allegory on the exploitation of workers, life and money. Told through a series of fast-paced scenes, Capek’s suspenseful plot explores the fate of humankind in a world where robots fulfill every mortal need and desire. See the play that launched the future of robotic sci-fi thrillers!
Directed by Abel Cornejo
Devised by the students in Digital Theatre Workshop
Broadway Playhouse
Merrill Cultural Center
February 2019
Written by Karel Capek
A spell-binding adventure takes Helena to a remote space station to conquer her inner most fears. There she encounters a sinister fabrication company whose dark secrets behind their creations propels the world into an epic battle of technology vs. humans. Beyond imagination at the time, the word “robot” was invented in this 1920 stage play. Not in a film nor in a book, but this remarkable theatre production predicted the future of “mechanized” humans. A stunning allegory on the exploitation of workers, life and money. Told through a series of fast-paced scenes, Capek’s suspenseful plot explores the fate of humankind in a world where robots fulfill every mortal need and desire. See the play that launched the future of robotic sci-fi thrillers!
Directed by Abel Cornejo
Devised by the students in Digital Theatre Workshop
Broadway Playhouse
Merrill Cultural Center
February 2019