Cyberpunk Action Dramedy "ROBO WAITRESS ASSASSINS" Premieres at LA Theater Festival

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Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges, a married writing team known for their work in animation and comics, will present a live reading of their original cyberpunk action dramedy "ROBO WAITRESS ASSASSINS" as part of the Joy Who Lived trans theater festival in Los Angeles. The one-night-only performance will take place on April 5 at The Hudson Theater main stage and will also be livestreamed.

Why it matters

The play blends action and comedy while exploring themes of bodily autonomy and systems of control, tackling important issues through the lens of a cyberpunk narrative. As part of the Joy Who Lived festival, the reading will provide a platform for trans and non-binary voices in the theater community.

The details

Set in a world where murder is legal, the story follows a cybernetic waitress programmed to assassinate anyone targeted by a powerful corporation known as Corporate. After a personal tragedy, she begins to question her programming and attempts to expose the company in order to protect others like herself.

• The live reading will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.
• The event will be livestreamed, with the stream remaining available for two weeks following the performance.

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What’s next

The live reading of "ROBO WAITRESS ASSASSINS" is a one-night-only event, but the livestream will remain available for two weeks following the performance, allowing more people to experience the new cyberpunk action dramedy.