PHOTOGRAPH 51 Extends Through 5/31 At The Fountain

Photograph 51 - The Fountain Theatre's critically acclaimed production extends through May 31. Who really discovered the secret of life? Rosalind Franklin was a brilliant and passionate young scientist whose groundbreaking study led to the historic discovery of the structure of DNA.

But did her male colleagues steal her data and claim credit for themselves? Simon Levy directs the West Coast premiere of Anna Ziegler's moving and compelling drama about scientific intrigue and competition - and a woman's life in a man's world. Based on a true story, Photograph 51 was the winner of the 2008 STAGE International Script Competition.

"Powerful performances... This tribute to a woman who helped crack the Pyrex ceiling should not be missed... Pick of the Week" - L.A. Weekly

"Polished and entertaining... benefits greatly from Aria Alpert's sharp lead performance." - Daily Variety

"Ziegler uses considerable ingenuity to explicate dense scientific information; create clever, credible characters; and tell a story that won't conform to standard notions of plotting... an impeccable production." - Back Stage

Written by Anna Ziegler
Directed by Simon Levy
Starring Aria Alpert, Daniel Billet, Joe Delafield, Ian Gould, Graham Norris, Ross Hellwig, Kerby Joe Grubb
Produced by Bennett Bradley

Continues through May 31:
Thursdays at 8 pm: April 16*, 23, 30; May 28 (no Thursday performances May 7, 14, 21)
Fridays at 8 pm: April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Saturdays at 8 pm: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Sundays at 2 pm: April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
*A Talk Back with Rosalind Franklin Jekowsky, niece and namesake of British biophysicist Rosalind Franklin, follows the performance on Thursday, April 16.

The Fountain Theatre
5060 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90029
(Fountain at Normandie)

(323) 663-1525 or www.FountainTheatre.com

Reserved seating: $25 (Thursdays and Fridays) & $28 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Seniors over 62 (Thursdays and Fridays only): $23.00
Students with ID (Thursdays and Fridays only): $18.00

Secure, on-site parking: $5.00

Photo by Ed Krieger 

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