As one of four annual productions, Theater Hopkins will be presenting Copenhagen, a Tony-award winning drama by Michael Frayn. The show will open on Friday, Feb. 20, and will make a four-weekend run through Sunday, March 14.
Frayn's drama is a historic piece set during World War II in Denmark, deals with the frantic race to develop atomic weapons. Copenhagen tells the story of the two most prominent particle physicists of the time, Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, whose collaborative research and theories prior to the war were highly influential in the future development of nuclear warheads.
As the war rages, Heisenberg, a German, finds himself on the opposite side of the war as his mentor Bohr, a Dane. Under the direction of Adolf Hitler, Heisenberg is instructed to develop atomic weapons for Nazi Germany.
Upon receiving this task, Heisenberg travels to Copenhagen to reunite with Bohr and seek the advice of his trusted mentor and friend. Copenhagen is the author's interpretation of what happened on the night of the secretive reunion between Bohr and Heisenberg in this Nazi-occupied city.
Cast members include Jim Gallagher as Heisenberg, Robert Wiggs as Bohr, and Cherie Weinart as Bohr's wife, Margrethe.
Now in its 82nd season, Theater Hopkins is a Hopkins community-based, semi-professional theater organization. During its long history, Theater Hopkins has become reputable for elegantly showcasing pieces of dramatic literature. In recent years, the company has achieved this goal under the knowledge and expertise of notable directors, including John Astin, John Lehmeyer, Todd Pearthree, and Suzanne Pratt. Copenhagen is the third of four productions scheduled for the 2003-2004 season.
Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 8 p.m., with Sunday afternoon matinees at 2:15 p.m. All performances will be held in the historic Merrick Barn behind the Mattin Center. Tickets are $15 for general admission, with $5 student-rush tickets available at select shows. For more information about the show, or to make ticket reservations, e-mail Theater Hopkins at thehop@jhu.edu or call (410) 516-7159.
