'Robots vs. Fake Robots' Premieres at The Powerhouse Feb.16-March 15

Push to Talk Theatre Company in association with The Powerhouse Theatre Company presents the world premiere of David Largman Murray's dark sci-fi comedy, Robots vs. Fake Robots.  Performances take place at The Powerhouse Theatre in Santa Monica February 16 through March 15.

"It's the year 6000.  Robots rule the world, and humans are despised second-class citizens.  A young man named Joe abandons his human world in a quest to transform himself into a robot.  A dark comedy that asks the question:  What does it mean to be human?  And what are you willing to sacrifice to fulfill your deepest desire?" explain press notes.

Push to Talk artistic director Emily Weisberg directs the ensemble cast, including Steve Connell, Greg Crooks, Ida Darvish, Andy Fitzgerald, Taleia Gilliam, Daniel Vincent Gordh, Briana Louis, Elizabeth Maxwell, Xander Saide, Sarah Scott, Devin Sidell, Sarah Sido and Damien Wigfall.

Robots vs. Fake Robots is by David Largman Murray; Director is Emily Weisberg; Choreography is by Jennifer Li.  Set Design is by Levi Brewster; Lighting Design is by Jake Mitchell; Costume Design is by Leah Piehl; Sound Design is by Rani de Leon; Stage Manager is Nikki Hyde; and Christine Mantilla produces for Push to Talk Theatre Company. 

Robots vs. Fake Robots runs Fridays at 8PM; Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 7PM, February 16 through March 15, with additional late-night performances on Saturday, February 23, Saturday March 1, and Saturday March 8 at 10:30PM.  General admission is $20. Students, seniors and individual tickets for groups of 8 or more are $15.  Tickets to two preview performances on Thursday, February 14 at 8PM and Friday, February 15 at 8PM are Pay-What-You-Can.

The Powerhouse Theatre is located at 3116 2nd Street in south Santa Monica, just off Main Street between Rose and Marine. The theater can be reached via public transportation using MTA buses 33 & 333- Main St, Santa Monica; Big Blue Bus-various lines; or the Tide shuttle. Guests in wheelchairs should call in advance to make arrangements. To purchase tickets and for information, call 310-396-3680 x3 or go to www.powerhousetheatre.com.

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