R.U.R., A Torrent of Light

Presented in collaboration with Toronto’s Tapestry Opera—the country's leading producer of new opera—this dazzling contemporary opera tangos with the ethics of A.I. Inspired by Karel Čapek’s 1920’s science-fiction play Rossum’s Universal Robots, which introduced the word “robot” to the English language, R.U.R., A Torrent of Light offers a look into the near future, where humanoid bots start to prioritize their own learning over their creators’ instructions. Tech mogul inventors Helena and Dom soon realize they’ve reached a turning point in the A.I. tech race. But is humanity ready? Margaret Greenham Theatre