THE HUMEBoT

The 2026 Ropp Award Winner

July 31 - August 2
Friday at 8pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2pm
Directed by Nancy Matican-Bock

Winner of the 2026 Ropp Playwriting Competition, The Humebot is a witty and thought-provoking dark comedy by award-winning playwright Steven M. Schmitt.

Set in a future where advanced humanoid companions have become part of everyday life, the play follows relationship therapist Dr. Alex Monroe, who has abandoned human romance in favor of a seemingly perfect partnership with a humanoid companion. When an unexpected visitor enters his carefully ordered world, questions of love, authenticity, and human connection collide in surprising and often hilarious ways.

Steven M. Schmitt is an award-winning playwright, actor, and military spouse whose work explores relationships, identity, and the complexities of human connection. His previous works include Growing and The Final Fifteen, which was produced as part of the Tampa Theatre Festival.