VORTEX Summer Youth Theater presents
R.U.R. Rossum’s Universal Robots
by Karel Capek | Directed by Gabriel Maldonado
Journey
into a chillingly plausible future of artificial intelligence and
human cloning in Karel Capek’s prophetic 1920’s play,
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots). Capek’s play introduced
the term “robot” into the English language. Summer Youth
Theatre brings this treasure of modern drama to life in a stylish
new production, directed by Gabriel Maldonado.
The Austin Chronicle lauds VORTEX’s Summer Youth Theatre (SYT) as “The Best Theatre for Kids That Treats Kids Like Grownups”. Now in it’s 18th year, SYT has mentored hundreds of Central Texas students, teaming them with adult professionals to create many award-winning productions of great world literature.
R.U.R. features adult guest artists Daniel Sawtelle and Andy Agne. The Summer Youth Company features students from around Central Texas including, Cooper Acord, Ariel Atlas, Hayley Armstrong, Zeni Bechtol, Anjelica Hymel, Stephanie Lumpkin, Anissa L. McVea, Hannah Newcomer, Wyndham Shortt, Ismael Sobek, Xander Slay-Tamkin, and Cassidy Timms.
Scenic Design by award-winning resident designer, Ann Marie Gordon.
Lighting Design by Patrick Anthony. Costume Design by Talena Martinez.
Sound Design by David DeMaris. Assistant Direction by Jonathan Blackwell.
Stage Management by Adam Gunderson. Production Management by Helen
Parish.
