A revered classical statue, for centuries thought to be a Roman original, is suddenly proved to be merely a 16th century cast. But is it worth less? And has it also become less beautiful?
Play title: Phallacy
Author (s): Carl Djerassi
Publisher: Imperial College Press
Publication Date: 2012 (Imperial College Press)
Genre: Drama
Primary Discipline: Chemistry
Scientist (s): None
Source Texts: Unknown
Character Breakdown: 3 Women, 5 Men
Dr. Regina Leitner-Opfermann, Emma Finger, Dr. Rex Stolzfuss, Dr. Otto Ellenbogen, Geraldo Lopez, Don Juan of Austria, Barbara Blomberg, Voice of high school teacher
Setting: Vienna, Luxembourg
Time Period: 1572
Synopsis of Play: A revered classical statue, for centuries thought to be a Roman original, is suddenly proved to be merely a 16th century cast. But is it worth less? And has it also become less beautiful? Personal rivalries and professional reputations class as Art and Science join battle in this high entertaining topical new play. She’s a top art historian in a world-famous museum. He’s a professor of chemistry brought in to date a priceless artwork. She’s in pursuit of artistic truth, he wants scientific truth. But can these two cultures ever be compatible? And how far will each go to prove themselves right and the other wrong? Let the battle commence..! http://www.djerassi.com/phallacy/
First Performance Date: April 6th, 2005
First Producer: New End, London; Andy Jordan Productions
Performance History: Phallacy by Carl Djerassi first performed at New End, London on April 6th, 2005. It was produced by Andy Jordan Productions and Directed by Andy Jordan. Later, the play was performed at Cherry Lane Theatre May 18th, 2007.
Links:
https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/phallacy_10780.html
http://www.theatreguidelondon.co.uk/reviews/phallacy05.htm
Entered by: Meaghan Yesford
Photo/Visual Research with citations
2007, Cherry Lane Theatre, Photo: Richard Termine 2007, Cherry Lane Theatre, Photo: Richard Termine
2007, Cherry Lane Theatre, Photo: Richard Termine 2007, Cherry Lane Theatre, Photo: Richard Termine
2007, Cherry Lane Theatre, Photo: Richard Termine 2007, Cherry Lane Theatre, Photo: Richard Termine
2007, Cherry Lane Theatre, Photo: Richard Termine
