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To put it simply, this play rules. Heyman delivers a harrowing showcase of how friendship and love can be manipulated and weaponized by emotionless hierarchies, and how in attempting to protect those we love, we can easily suture ourselves to dilemmas that force us to literally confront the sacrifices that come with heroism and responsibility. Fascinating stuff!

Sam has a gift for creating plays about what it is to be human. In this case he takes the horror of war and PTSD and presents you with a snapshot of how it affects people. Ed has suffered much in the ways of loss and is consumed by guilt, all of which feels very real as he faces what happened to his friend Kym and the prospect of having to return to that war, for the greater good. This is a play that offers great pace, intrigue and emotion. Its sure to see audiences discussing it afterwards!

What a mysterious and intriguing play! I was drawn to GET IN THE FUCKING ROBOT by the provocative title. And by the conclusion, Sam Heyman satisfies my curiosity and more. I’ve learned how effective a short sci-fi play can be where much is left to the imagination, where a sketchy world gradually comes into greater focus through emotional truth and inner conflict. Ed’s rehabilitation by Ozma is a reminder of those in the past, present, and future have gotten past their fears to protect. A remarkable play,

How does a singular hero, with a unique and irreparable skillset, find the time to grieve in the midst of an ongoing otherworldly battle? In GET IN THE FUCKING ROBOT, the answer is through some fascinating and horrific futuristic tech that forces our protagonist to question both his memories and allegiances. The piece is ripe with opportunities for exciting theatrical choices, though the dialogue does enough of the world-building work that no elaborate tech or set is necessary. A thrilling, referential foray into putting genre stories on stage!

As a writer, Heyman always crafts a compelling world of heart, and humanity, and captures the human experience so eloquently. This short play is able to capture so much emotion and world-building in so little time.It's scary, thrilling, and heartfelt. An outstanding addition to any festival.

Sam Heyman is a master at getting right to the humanity and the heart of any theatrical situation, no matter how otherworldly the setting. Here he gives us a dystopian view of a future world at war with an unseen yet existential threat, distilling the conflict down to the touching friendship between two people affected by the horror. This is a terrific short that will fit in with any science fiction-themed short play festival and get audiences talking.

What a fascinating world SAM HEYMAN has created in his short play GET IN THE FUCKING ROBOT. The Calm is ending, and Ed has real concern for his abilities and his duty to humanity. A true testament to friendship and duty.