For sci-fi fans, or anyone interested in a story about human conflict and true character, this week's No Refund Theatre (NRT) production of Cube is a must-see.

"It's based on a sci-fi film," Sam Iivari (senior-mechanical engineering), director of Cube said. "It's basically the story of six people who are caught in a cube."

The cube, which actually consists of several interconnected square-shaped rooms, poses a challenge for the group members because they must all work together to survive and figure out its mystery.

"It's based on a really cheesy movie, but there's amazing character development throughout the show and true personality comes out," said Rick Brazener (senior-nuclear engineering), who plays Quentin.

The ensemble cast of six plays a talented group, but conflict arises when all the characters are placed in a rather claustrophobic space, each with different morals and ideas, but with one common goal.

"Some of the characters get angry and try using brute force as a solution when there are logical ways to solve the problem," Iivari said.

"My character is a cop who's used to taking charge, but he's not the smartest guy on Earth," Brazener said.

Kathryn MacNeil (freshman-communications), who plays Leaven, said her character is bratty and good at math. Though Leaven's skills are extremely beneficial to the group, she is young and can be immature, MacNeil said. The character Worth, played by Kasey Soska (sophomore-psychology), eventually develops into one of the kinder characters.

"He's somewhat cynical, but deep down he's a good guy," Soska said . "At first, he doesn't care and he's selfish, but he eventually realizes he has a purpose in the cube."

Jane Richardson's (freshman-engineering) character, Holloway, adds to the chaos. Richardson said her character is a paranoid doctor who's always flipping out or worrying.

The fate of Rennes, played by Joe Orkin (junior-anthropology and philosophy), is one that seems to foreshadow the events to come.

"Ironically, my character dies within the first 15 minutes," Orkin said.

Perhaps one of the most innocent, and eventually helpful, characters is Kazan, played by Mark Demyanovich (junior-life sciences).

"He's autistic, but he's brilliant," Demyanovich said .

This blend of characters makes for a show that Demyanovich described as dramatic and suspenseful. The set consists of traditional flats, but with holes that represent entrances to different rooms in the cube, said Iivari.

Only one room is shown at a time, and different lighting is used to signify each room.

Projections are included on the side of the performance and they point out inaccuracies that are in the original movie, MacNeil said .

"They're sort of making fun of [the plot]," she said. "It's to show the audience that it's OK to laugh and that the show isn't really meant to be taken completely seriously."

NRT's production of Cube will be performed at 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday in 111 Forum. Admission is free.