R.U.R.
by Baylor University Theatre

Dec. 02 - Dec. 07
Tuesday-Sunday

One of the first science fiction plays of the world: Rossum's Universal Robots!

First performed in 1921, Karel Čapek’s groundbreaking play R.U.R. coined the term “robot” and sparked a century of debate about technology, artificial intelligence, and what it means to be human. 

Set in a future where synthetic workers are mass-produced to serve humanity, R.U.R. begins as a utopian dream and spirals into a chilling exploration of progress, ethics, and rebellion. With sharp wit, provocative ideas, and eerie relevance to today's tech-driven world, Čapek’s masterpiece remains as urgent and thought-provoking as ever.

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R.U.R.
by Karel Capek
Baylor University Theatre

December 2 - 7, 2025

Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Baylor University, Waco