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Copenhagen

Palo Alto Players

January 19-February 3, 2008

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Few events may have been as significant in changing the future of mankind. In 1941, German physicist Werner Heisenberg paid a secret visit to his Danish counterpart, Niels Bohr and his wife, Margrethe, at their home in Nazi-occupied Copenhagen. As a student and mentor in the 1920s, Heisenberg and Bohr revolutionized atomic science. Now, these two Nobel scientists are on opposite sides of a world war and pivotal players in a race to develop nuclear weaponry.

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  Tickets: $18-$27

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  Dates:
  January 19-February 3, 2008

  Times:
  Wed-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2:30pm

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  Lucie Stern Community Center

  1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301

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  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "A thrilling ride"
    Review posted by: Mark from Cupertino, CA, Jan 29, 2008
    

    I was on the edge of my seat throughout Copenhagen. You really have to pay attention, because the dialog is rich and snappy. It gets a little technical, but I enjoy that kind of stuff. Besides, the... Expand

    I was on the edge of my seat throughout Copenhagen. You really have to pay attention, because the dialog is rich and snappy. It gets a little technical, but I enjoy that kind of stuff. Besides, the three actors sell it with aplomb, especially Noel Wood as Heisenberg. Collapse

  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "Outstanding!"
    Review posted by: Monica from Cupertino, CA, Jan 29, 2008
    

    A lot of the science and language was a little over my head, but I really enjoyed the performances. Noel Wood was outstanding, so passionate.

    A lot of the science and language was a little over my head, but I really enjoyed the performances. Noel Wood was outstanding, so passionate.

  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "MORE!"
    Review posted by: Pachanga from Los Altos Hills, Jan 26, 2008
    

    Great performance by the cast and especially from Noel Wood. The only downer was that is ended MORE!

    Great performance by the cast and especially from Noel Wood. The only downer was that is ended MORE!

  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "Dense, Philosophical conversation between Giants"
    Review posted by: Pablo from Cupertino, CA, Jan 25, 2008
    

    If you ever wanted to be witness to an earth- shattering conversation, this is your opportunity. At first it is hard to imagine these people as the figures being portrayed, but by the midpoint you... Expand

    If you ever wanted to be witness to an earth- shattering conversation, this is your opportunity. At first it is hard to imagine these people as the figures being portrayed, but by the midpoint you can't see them any other way. Bravo performances for Heisenberg and Bohr for dealing with admittedly tough dialogue in an engaging way. The set design was a perfect backdrop for the subject matter and the stage direction was a subtle fourth character, mimicking the atomic cycles during times of high intensity. Be sure to stop at a pub after the show and tip a few while talking about quantum physics; this play made that an easy choice. Collapse

  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "Exciting, convincing, enlightening,"
    Review posted by: Jim Bob from Eugene, OR USA, Jan 24, 2008
    

    From the vantage point of a physicist and translator I cannot imagine a more authoritative, gifted performance. Sure, any actors worth their salt can parrot and memorize tongue-twisting physicsbabble,... Expand

    From the vantage point of a physicist and translator I cannot imagine a more authoritative, gifted performance. Sure, any actors worth their salt can parrot and memorize tongue-twisting physicsbabble, but with conviction? So persuasively did these actors come across consummately intimate with their subject, I could hardly believe they had not labored through years of graduate physics courses. Ann Kuchin as Margrethe Bohr served with polish as the Great Communicator between the cerebral giants and us ordinary mortals in the audience. She achieved that end with poise and supreme confidence. The remarkable Noel Wood as volatile supergenius Werner Heisenberg imparted vivacious human certainty to the godfather of Uncertainty, the man behind those inscrutable papers in Physical Review and Annalen der Physik. Charlie Anderson gave us a fluent rendition of the restrained, more professorial Danish scientist’s parrying of his nationalistic German colleague’s verbal assaults. Bravo! Collapse

  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "Mindblowing"
    Review posted by: Theresa from San Mateo, Jan 22, 2008
    

    I was shocked to find that a play about three people talking could be so entertaining. I didn't understand all of it, but I was constantly on the edge of my seat. I saw Noel Wood recently in One Flew... Expand

    I was shocked to find that a play about three people talking could be so entertaining. I didn't understand all of it, but I was constantly on the edge of my seat. I saw Noel Wood recently in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (he played the Jack Nicholson part), and he is so different in this one. Such a versatile actor! The others are good too. Well worth seeing. Collapse

  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "Surprisingly moving"
    Review posted by: Michael from Menlo Park, Jan 22, 2008
    

    For something so cerebral, this play turned out to be surprisingly moving. Physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg bump heads over the moral implications of working on nuclear energy during World... Expand

    For something so cerebral, this play turned out to be surprisingly moving. Physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg bump heads over the moral implications of working on nuclear energy during World War II. I particularly enjoyed the performance of Heisenberg, who has a magnetic stage presence; passionate and crackling with his own nuclear energy. Collapse

  • Event Name: Copenhagen
    "Humanizes physics; endlessly fascinating"
    Review posted by: Tina from Los Altos, CA, Jan 22, 2008
    

    The most invigorating and ingenious play I've seen. A work of art that humanizes physics. Noel Wood is a standout in his fiery, frenetic portrayal of the somewhat reckless, cavalier physicist Werner... Expand

    The most invigorating and ingenious play I've seen. A work of art that humanizes physics. Noel Wood is a standout in his fiery, frenetic portrayal of the somewhat reckless, cavalier physicist Werner Heisenberg. Collapse

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