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The play, set by Čapek “in the future,” takes place at the island manufacturing facility of Rossum’s Universal Robots, which produces synthetic humanoid laborers who are rapidly taking over the world’s jobs. Nomad’s adaptation moves the setting to a nebulous past on an alternate Earth. There, Helena Glory, representative of an organization called the Humanity League, pleads her case for the humane treatment of robots to Rossum’s CEO, Harry Domin. Although Domin and his managers are initially resistant to Helena’s cause, one eventually breaks ranks to join her in helping the robots, even to their own detriment.

A prescient tale about artificial intelligence, as well as an examination of class and what it means to be human, R.U.R.: Rossum’s Universal Robots remains as relevant as when it was first performed over 100 years ago in the aftermath of World War I and the advent of mass production.

Ride into history with Saint Mary’s Theatre’s production of The Book Women by Rachel Bublitz. In the midst of the Great Depression, in a community crushed by the collapse of coal, and isolated by the very mountains they call home, a group of determined librarians take to their horses to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky. With a dedication equal to the US Postal Service, these “Book Women’’ deliver more than the books and magazines they carry in their saddlebags. They bring hope. They bring dreams. They bring the promise that if we support one another, tomorrow will be better.

Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience.

Runtime:
70-90 mins

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

The play, set by Čapek “in the future,” takes place at the island manufacturing facility of Rossum’s Universal Robots, which produces synthetic humanoid laborers who are rapidly taking over the world’s jobs. Nomad’s adaptation moves the setting to a nebulous past on an alternate Earth. There, Helena Glory, representative of an organization called the Humanity League, pleads her case for the humane treatment of robots to Rossum’s CEO, Harry Domin. Although Domin and his managers are initially resistant to Helena’s cause, one eventually breaks ranks to join her in helping the robots, even to their own detriment.

A prescient tale about artificial intelligence, as well as an examination of class and what it means to be human, R.U.R.: Rossum’s Universal Robots remains as relevant as when it was first performed over 100 years ago in the aftermath of World War I and the advent of mass production.

Ride into history with Saint Mary’s Theatre’s production of The Book Women by Rachel Bublitz. In the midst of the Great Depression, in a community crushed by the collapse of coal, and isolated by the very mountains they call home, a group of determined librarians take to their horses to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky. With a dedication equal to the US Postal Service, these “Book Women’’ deliver more than the books and magazines they carry in their saddlebags. They bring hope. They bring dreams. They bring the promise that if we support one another, tomorrow will be better.

Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience.

Runtime:
70-90 mins

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.