last night i saw this thought-provoking play directed by Nigel Maister. loved the staging – how the set is constructed (which is tied into how audiences view/experience the play), the effective use of multimedia technology including cameras, projections, sound and music, and the rotation/reversal of roles such that cast members play both oppenheimer and his accusers. the content is politically charged and relevant. i was afraid that oppenheimer would come off as some kind of socialist hero simply caught in a witch hunt but there was some discussion about the extent to which he was involved in the detonation of the atomic bomb. he didn’t just “birth” the bomb, he helped select the cities that would be targeted (to maximum effect) and opposed announcing the bomb’s completion by testing it in an unpopulated area. it’s a 3-hour play but the dialogue is fast-paced and the interchanges between the actors dynamic. projections add an element of visual intrigue and structure to a script that’s dialogue-heavy. what i loved most was the striking diversity of the cast and their captivating energy. more here.