About the Show

Robots ponder human desires in a witty, dark, and sophisticated musical exploration.

In We Are Your Robots, a quartet of robots takes the stage to explore what humans truly seek from their machines. Through witty, sophisticated songs that blend dark humor with poignancy, the show delves into themes of brain mapping, consciousness, and the complexities of human existence.

With a mix of twisted and sweet musical elements, it offers a thought-provoking and entertaining reflection on the nature of being human.

Critic Reviews (7)

"In Ethan Lipton’s musings on A.I., Mozart has a place alongside humpback whales."
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"Our robots aren’t going to leave us at the pit, though — at least not this time."
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"is unique — not a surprise coming from playwright and songwriter Ethan Lipton"
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“We Are Your Robots will please Lipton's fans and may add a few new ones, too.”
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"Lipton’s lyrics, like his ongoing patter, are very clever and provocative."
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"raises surprisingly deep questions about what it means to be human in a tech-centric era"
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Ethan Lipton’s new work may well heal your technophobia.
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Trailer

Creative team

Theatre for a New Audience

Producer

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Producer

Ethan Lipton

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Leigh Silverman

Director