Rossum's Universal Robots
by Sam Bass Theatre Association
Feb. 28 - Mar. 01 (2022)
Written in 1920, premiered in Prague in 1921, and first performed in New York in 1922—garnered worldwide acclaim for its author and popularized the word robot. Mass-produced as efficient laborers to serve man, Capek’s Robots are an android product—they remember everything but think of nothing new. But the Utopian life they provide ultimately lacks meaning, and the humans they serve stop reproducing leading to catastrophic results for both man and machine.
Open Call Auditions for RUR (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Capek
February 28th and March 1st, 2022 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Josh Perez directs.
Location: Sam Bass Theatre, 600 N Lee St, Round Rock, TX 78664
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors of all races, genders and abilities are welcome to attend. No sign ups necessary, please feel free to attend either evening!
Performance Dates: April 1st - 10th, 2022
(Thursday - Saturday Evenings, Sunday Afternoons)
Rehearsal Dates: March 2nd - March 31st (Detailed times and dates will be provided at auditions.)
*All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Sam Bass Theatre (subject to change).
Character Breakdowns
Harry Domin- General Manager of RUR. (30s-40s)
Sulla- Robotic Receptionist. (20s-40s)
Helena- Human League Emissary, 1st Daughter to UN Sec. Gen. Hope. (20s)
Marius- A Robot majordomo (any)
Labor Bot- Robot (20s-30s)
Fabry- General Tech Manager (40-60s
Doc Gall- Head of Psychological Training (50s)
Doc Hallmeier- Head of Psychological Training (50s)
Consul Busman- Gen. Business Manager (20s-30s)
Alquist- Head of Building, (50+)
Nana- Helena's companion (20s)
Radius- Robotic Archivist (40-60s)
Primus- Helena's Robot companion (20s-30s)
We would love to have accents from a variety of countries in the show, but it is not required.
Please feel free to email sambasstheatre@gmail.com with any questions!
