Historical
Peter Fechter: Fifty-Nine Minutes/”Peter Fechter: 59 Minutes”
Peter Fechter: 59 Minutes chronicles the last hour of Peter Fechter’s life, a teenager in East Berlin shot while attempting to cross the Berlin Wall in 1962 with his companion.
The Little Years
"Kate possesses the makings of a gifted mathematician with an enthusiasm for exploring the mysteries of space and time. But this is the 1950s and women are routinely laughed out of scientific circles. Besides, every family has its star, and Kate's brother already holds that distinction. Hindered by prejudices against women, Kate is confined to a life of unfulfilling jobs, leading her to become bitter and unhappy. The Little Years confronts the impact of chauvinism and explores the nature of fame, the value of art, and the passing of time." - from publisher
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Production and Publication
First produced
2011, Studio Theatre, Stratford
Publication year
2012
Published by
Playwrights Canada Press
ISBN
9781770911109
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