“Thank you to everyone who supported BAT during the 2025-26 season!!!”
As BAT’s 46th season draws to a close and BAT gears up for a free Summer in the Park show, BAT is giving away a free gift. This is a video of the winter performance. RUR (Rossum’s Universal Robot). Although the videos are not as fun as watching the actual play, they are well worth watching.
“AI is on the rise.” This great satire, written in 1920, considers what will happen when robots free humans to pursue “…perfecting themselves, rather than toiling long days just for bread.” With its sharp wit, provocative ideas, and eerie relevance to today’s AI boom, Čapek’s visionary masterpiece is a cautionary tale for all. ”
Most of the plays BAT produces are modern. It is often a regional premiere and sometimes a national premiere. As such, BAT is rarely able to share videos of its work due to copyright law.
RUR was an exception.
Written in 1920, RUR is in the public domain. Thanks to Tomthy Duvall’s recording skills, BAT is happy to share the video. RUR With you:
The show is approximately 2 hours long, so make some popcorn, snuggle up, sit back and enjoy the show. If you saw it RUR You’ll have fun all over again when you perform live at BAT’s current home, Kennedy Catholic High School. In case you missed it RUR Have fun on the live stage.
“BAT looks forward to seeing you at the free park show. Courage to correct women’s mistakes“This summer and during BAT’s 47th season, we’ll be back at Kennedy High School with even more great theater this fall.”
