2012-2013 Repertory Season

January 9 - February 2, 2013
The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street (Bet. 9th & 10th Avenues)
New York NY 10036

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R.U.R.
By Karel Čapek
Adapted By Lee Eric Shackleford
Directed By Valentina Fratti

Karel Čapek's classic R.U.R. originated the word "robot,” and for nearly a hundred years, the play has been considered a classic, translated into every major language on the face of the planet. The plot is centered on a factory that makes artificial beings used in the service of humans. While at first these “robots” seem content with their function as domestic servants, a hostile rebellion soon arises that threatens the very existence of the human race.  Lee Eric Shackleford’s adaptation brings the play's characters, language, and themes into a modern vernacular while remaining as faithful as possible to Čapek's intentions and vision.

Featuring: Kevin Bernard*, Mac Brydon*, Christine Bullen*, Tyler Caffall, Chris Ceraso*, Matt W. Cody*, Jane Cortney*, Charlotte Hampden*, Meg Heus, Brad Makarowski*, Sean Philips*, Corey Tazmania*, James Ware

The Truth Quotient
By Richard Manley
Directed By Eric Parness

The Truth Quotient takes place a few years from now, in a foreseeable future, when overcoming loneliness and feeling loved are no less of a challenge, but technology offers more solutions to those who can afford them. David is a wealthy entrepreneur who, despite great business successes, feels something is missing in his life.  To ameliorate this nagging emptiness, he turns to a new company called Nureál, which promises real companionship from artificial beings. The Truth Quotient has already received significant attention and accolades, winning the Ashland New Play Festival, and being named a finalist for the STAGE International Script Competition, Reverie Productions' Next Generation Playwriting Contest, the Woodward/Newman Award, and the Dayton Playhouse FutureFest. 

Featuring: Jarel Davidow*, Angelina Fiordellisi*, Meredith Howard, Brian Tom O'Connor*, Shaun Bennet Wilson (Fauntleroy), Maxwell Zener*

Production Team: Jen Varbalow (Scenic Design/R.U.R., The Truth Quotient), Sidney Shannon (Costume Design/The Truth Quotient), Brooke Cohen (Costume Design/R.U.R.), Pamela Kupper (Lighting Design/R.U.R., The Truth Quotient), Nick Moore (Composer, Sound Design/ R.U.R., The Truth Quotient), Jennifer Murphy (Props Master/ R.U.R., The Truth Quotient), Dan Renkin (Fight Director/R.U.R.), Dustin Canez (Assistant Director/R.U.R.) Claire Kiechel (Dramaturg/R.U.R.), Joe Doran and Philip W. Sandstrom (Production Managers/ R.U.R., The Truth Quotient), Jenna Lazar and Sean McCain (Stage Managers/The Truth Quotient), Emily Goforth (Stage Manager/R.U.R.). 

*Appearing Courtesy of Actors' Equity Association
An Equity Approved Showcas

Talk Back Schedule

January 10 at RUR: Peter Allen, Columbia University; Professor of Computer Science, Robotics Laboratory Director
January 12 at RUR: Lee Eric Shackleford, playwright
January 15 at TTQ: Richard Manley, playwright
January 20 at TTQ: Richard Manley, playwright
January 22 at RUR: John JA Jannone and Sophia Remolde - Night Bears
January 24 at RUR: Adam Balkin, NY1 News Technology Reporter
January 26 at RUR: Lee Eric Shackleford, playwright
January 31 at TTQ: Robert Doornick, President and CEO International Robotics, Inc., with Millennia the Robot