R.U.R.: ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS Performed at the Overtime Theater, Opens 6/18

Opening June 18 at the Overtime Theater, R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots is a new adaptation of Czech writer Karel Capek's prophetic 1921 play that gave birth to modern sci-fi and introduced the word "robot" to the world's lexicon.

At its island factory, Rossum's Universal Robots makes the cheapest, strongest labor force you can find; the best bio-mechanical robots for your every need. They're so good, they even look human! But when a beautiful young revolutionary arrives with notions of robot liberation, she is greeted by R.U.R.'s managers who assure her that robots are soulless and indifferent to humanity's cause. However, her idealistic views plant the seeds of a revolution that proves just how dangerously human robots can be.

Even though this play was first performed in 1921, it still resonates with contemporary audiences, and science-fiction writers continue to draw inspiration from it. For example, Joss Whedon's recent TV show "Dollhouse" paid homage to Capek's play by naming the fictional corporate headquarters after Rossum.

This new, multimedia interpretation of the classic play was adapted by Roy Thomas. David Stone-Robb will direct, and Ben Scharff will be assistant director and stage manager.
David Stone-Robb has been an actor and director in San Antonio for three years. He also serves as the Artistic Director of the San Antonio Shakespeare Company.

The cast of R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots includes:

Humans:

Helen Glory/Robot Helena - Kaitlin Campbell

Harry Domin - Robert Jerdee

Dr. Benjamin Gall - Eric Repp

Dr. Michelle Fabry - Amanda Bianchi

Alquist - Chuck Wigginton

Jacob Busman - Cary Farrow
Robots:

Radius - Seth Burns

Sulla - Heather Manley

Primus - Rob Barron

Marius - Kris Thomas
Location: The Overtime Theater, in the Blue Star Complex, 1414 S. Alamo, #103, San Antonio, TX 78210.

Show Dates and Times: June 18 - July 10, 2010. 8 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. One 3 pm matinee on Sunday, June 27. No show on Thursday, June 24, or Friday, July 2.

Ticket Prices: $12 general admission, and $9 for teachers, students, seniors 65+, active military, and SATCO members. Thursdays are "Cheap Date Night," when the ticket price is "pay what you can."

Information & Reservations: www.theovertimetheater.net, info@theovertimetheater.net, and (210) 557-7562.

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