by Matthew C. Yee, after "RUR" by Karel Čapek

Before RUR there were automatons and androids, but this is the play that gave us the word “robot.” Čapek’s 1921 play tells the story of a dystopian world where a corporation creates synthetic humans that become a servant class and eventually revolt. SOTD Alum Matthew C. Yee adapts this early science fiction tale directed by Matt O’Brien of GreatWorks Theatre Company.