You are warmly invited to a FREE, OPEN TO PUBLIC dramatic reading of R.U.R Rozumovi Univerzaln Roboti - Karel apek's 1920 sci-fi pioneer about artificial workers who rise up against humanity.

I've always loved this story, but thought that the translations were a little dated and Eurocentric; in other words, I'd like to try my hand at something that will age horribly one day. Since the play dealt with achieving economic power at the expense of unpaid workers, I wanted to set it in an alternate present where thousands of "robotic" workers in actuality, synthetic and non-mechanical androids toil in the oil sands, and are exported all over the world; the action takes place in the sovereign Republic of Alberta.

Since the Victory was too small thank you all for packing the place, especially those with standing room only, we're heading just down the street to the Central! Again, no cover charge to see it, just have a drink or two. The show starts at eight, but we are free to stick around after and chat. The play should be about two hours long give or take with a quick ten minute break.

CAST subject to change

THE HUMBLE NARRATOR - Jijo Quayson

HELENA - Aba Amuquandoh

HARRY DOMIN - Tim Walker

ALQUIST - Alessandro Costantini

BUSMAN - Tal Shulman

DR. GALL - Eve Wylden

DR. HALLEMEIER - Paul Kit

FABRY - Andrew Cromwell

NANA - Polly Phokeev

PRIMUS - Kevin Kashani

RADIUS - Joey Condello

DAMON - Jane Smythe

SULLA/THIRD ROBOT - Dorcas Chiu

MARIUS/SECOND ROBOT - Skye Wallace

FIRST ROBOT/ROBOT SERVANT - Milena Djokic

It's an experiment with translation and, more accurately, appropriation. I take some liberties with this version, but I hope I do Mr. apek justice. Well, at least with this early draft. A play cannot exist without people, especially those willing to listen to it. I really hope you enjoy, and I await your thoughtful feedback.

Love

R