Written by Karel Čapek and Adapted by Anthony Irons
Presented by the Lookingglass Young Ensemble
What happens when our machines start to outsmart us? In R.U.R., Rossum’s Universal Robots by Karel Čapek, a robot-making company wants to free humans from all labor but don’t know when to shut the factory down even when things go badly awry.
Featuring inventive physical theatre couched in the electric soundscape of international composer, Mars Lasar – plug in and get supercharged with this new age, science-fiction cult classic, now updated for the new millennia!
Run Time: 90 minutes
Age Recommendation: R.U.R. is suggested for audiences 9 years old and up. However, you know your child best and no one will be turned away at the door. If you’ve any concerns or questions about the content of this offering, or if you need information regarding any sensory elements which might influence your comfort, peace of mind, or ability to access the art, please contact us at curiosity@lookingglasstheatre.org .
ARTISTS
ANTHONY IRONS, Director
JOSH McCAMMON, Sound Designer and Sound Board Operator
ELLIE HUMPHRYS, Lighting Designer and Light Board Operator
INAIJA BUTLER, Production Assistant
KASEY FOSTER, Ensemble Member and Creative Consultant
PHILIP R. SMITH, Ensemble Member and Creative Consultant
LOOKINGGLASS ARTISTS
Lookingglass is an ensemble based company, with a dedicated group of artists composing its roster of Ensemble Members, Artistic Associates, and Teaching Artists.
