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New Play About Leon Theremin to Open at First Light 2011 Festival in New York

First Light 2011

A new play about the exploits of Leon Theremin during the depression-era is set to open this month as part of a series of works celebrating science and technology the Ensemble Studio Theater in New York. Pidgeon, by Tommy Smith and directed by William Carden, will begin its 5 performance run on April 20th. Theremin music will be provided by Jen Rondeau. Tickets are just $15 each and can be purchased online. Other works in the First Light 2011 festival include a play about a particle collider built in Texas in 1993, an examination of the 1960 "obedience experiments" at Yale University, and Flatland, a look into what happens when inhabitants of various dimensions visit each other.

3 comments

omhoge
omhoge - 5025 days ago
If I'm not mistaken, the show's thereminist is TW's own HAMMY (http://www.thereminw...), and with a new name too.Congratulations Jen, break an antenna!
rickreid
rickreid - 5016 days ago
I'll be attending the 4/21 performance. Anybody want to get together before or after the show?
rickreid
rickreid - 4999 days ago
This was an excellent show, with an outstanding cast. My congratulations to everyone involved in producing it.