Theatre Casting Call for "Rossum's Universal Robots"

Male-presenting. On stage for most of the play. Does not require fight or intimacy choreography. Brilliant, driven CEO of AiTopia. Obsessed with pushing technological boundaries, often at the expense of ethics. He carries the legacy of the company's founder, Dr. Julian Rossum, and is haunted by Rossum's brilliance, constantly seeking his own historical breakthrough. Domain comes from a privileged background, immersed in research from childhood.

Female-presenting. On stage for most of the play. Does requires intimacy choreography with Max Desai. Brilliant robotics engineer at AiTopia, a recent Princeton graduate starting her dream job. She's eager to impress and believes her designs can advance robotics. Helena comes from a privileged background with government connections and a balanced childhood.

On stage for most of the play. Does not require fight or intimacy choreography. Head of Wellness at AiTopia and a member of the executive team. Gall serves as the voice of caution, driven by humanism and concern for the long-term consequences of unchecked AI development. They anticipate the dangers of uncurbed ambition and provide a critical, outsider perspective among their tech-worshipping peers. Gall's background is in psychology, leading to an interest in the psychology of synthetic robots.

On stage for a few scenes in each act. Does not require fight or intimacy choreography. AiTopia's CFO is a ruthless, cunning member of the executive team. Reed sees limitless profit potential in Synthetics and believes money can solve everything. Their sole motivation is pure profit, and they care little for ethical dilemmas. Reed is antagonistic and represents the real-world financial pressures on the company. Reed has a business background.

On stage for a few scenes in each act. Does requires intimacy choreography with Helena Glory. Architect and Labor leader at AiTopia. Initially, Max is a strong voice against Synthetics due to job displacement, fiercely protecting human livelihoods. As the situation escalates, their fight shifts to survival for both humans and Synthetics. Max is a Cornell graduate who fought for student employee unionization, having learned from their union steward father to advocate for the 'common people.'

Male-presenting. On stage for a few scenes in each act. Does requires some active movement, but no fight or intimacy choreography. Part of the new rollout of Synthetics, AI humanoid robots with strict emotional parameters. Initially, Arnold focuses on simple fulfillment of purpose and finds satisfaction in service. Over time, influenced by Christina and the world, Arnold may develop a desire for genuine choice and connection beyond task-oriented functions.

Female-presenting. On stage for a few scenes in each act. Does requires some active movement, but no fight or intimacy choreography. Part of the new rollout of Synthetics, AI humanoid robots with strict emotional parameters. Idealistic, Christina believes Synthetics can disrupt exploitative human systems and lead to a more just world where humans and synthetics coexist as equals. Witnessing human cruelty eventually leads to her radicalization.

Male-presenting. On stage via projection for most of the play. Does requires some active movement, but no fight or intimacy choreography. The disembodied voice of the Central Hub. The Narrator can be initially glitchy, later calm and reassuring, and also embodies the voice of news anchors.

Mobility for quick entrances and exits, down on the floor at times, and comfortable with stage fight movements. PLAYING MULTIPLE ROLES: 8 to 10 people. Creative character-actors for the development of multiple roles. Being able to utilize movement and change voice to demonstrate different characters is a must.