R. U. R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS) |
By KAREL CAPEK English version by Paul Selver and Nigel Playfair Staged by Philip Moeller Settings and Costumes by Lee Simonson CHARACTERS (in order of appearance) | Harry Domin, General Manager of Rossum’s Universal Robots | Basil Sydney | | Sulla, a Robotess | Mary Bonestell | | Marius, a Robot | Myrtland LaVarre | | Helena Glory | Kathlene MacDonell | | Dr. Gall, head of the Physiological and Experimental Department of R. U. R. | William Devereaux | | Mr. Fabry, Engineer General, Technical Controller of R. U. R. | John Anthony | | Dr. Hallemeier, head of the Institute for Psychological Training of Robots | Moffat Johnston | | Mr. Alquist, Architect, head of the Works Department of R. U. R. | Louis Calvert | | Consul Busman, General Manager of R. U. R. | Henry Travers | | Nana | Helen Westly | | Radius, a Robot | John Rutherford | | Helena, a Robotess | Mary Hone | | Primus, a Robot | John Roche | | A Servant | Frederick Mark | | First Robot | Domis Plugge | | Second Robot | Richard Coolidge | | Third Robot | Bernard Savage | ACT I
Central Office of the Factory of Rossum’s Universal Robots ACT II
Helena’s Drawing Room—Ten years later. Morning ACT III
The same. Afternoon EPILOGUE
A Laboratory. One year later Place: An Island. Time: The Future.
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