A Riotously Absurd Ride Through the Future of Humanity
Welcome to Last of the Red Hot Robots - a sharply satirical sci-fi comedy where reality unravels in four darkly comic one-act plays. With a flexible cast, simple sets, and bold imagination, this absurdist theatre collection fuses speculative drama, postmodern comedy, and biting social critique into a wildly entertaining theatrical experience.
What's Inside?
- Aliens disguising themselves as seductresses to uplift humanity-for the ants.
- Astronauts unraveling into madness on a Mars mission turned reality show.
- A viral influencer who discovers she's 52% Neanderthal which leads to unexpected career implications.
- A domestic robot disrupting a suburban marriage with shocking results.
Why You'll Love It
Written for performers, students, and fans of bizarre stage comedy, plays about AI, and darkly comic theatre, this collection is tailor-made for short productions, staged readings, and festivals. With razor-sharp dialogue and flexible casting, it's perfect for anyone seeking science fiction plays that are as thoughtful as they are hilariously twisted.
Ideal For:
Theater companies and drama teachers looking for funny one-act playsReaders of satirical sci-fi and influencer culture parodiesFans of Black Mirror, Vonnegut, and postmodern absurdism