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Photograph 51 Asks: Who Really Discovered DNA?

Central Square Theater (450 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139)
Photograph-51
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The Nora Theatre Company presents Photograph 51 at Central Square Theatre. In 1951, British biophysicist Rosalind Franklin became a research associate at King's College in London. It was her X-ray imaging that revealed DNA's double helix structure, leading to the 1962 Nobel Prize, which went to James Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins. Told with wit and urgency by a chorus of scientists who relive the competitive chase to be the first to map the DNA molecule, Photograph 51 is the story of a fiercely independent and ambitious young scientist and her unsung, trailblazing achievements. It also provides an unflinching look at sexism, ethics and scientific collaboration. The play won the 2008 Stage International Script Competition for Best New Play About Science & Technology.

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The last date listed for Photograph 51 was Sunday March 18, 2012 / 2:00pm.

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Excellent and informative.The writing, acting and directing added up to a very enjoyable theater experience.
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Written on Feb 20 2012

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this show was an eye opener for me, I had no idea that a woman discovered the DNA or that her discovery was stolen and published by her colleagues who stole it from her.
Great Show
Written on Mar 19 2012

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Although life in a biology lab may sound dull to some, this story of how the teams evolved the structure of the DNA helix is terrific. Each actor defined their character well and stayed well in character, playing off each other very effectively. I greatly enjoyed the show.
Written on Feb 16 2012

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Really enjoyed this. I wasn't familiar with Rosalind Franklin or any of the story behind the DNA structure race (glancing through the info in the program before the play started helped). I felt a little overwhelmed for the first few minutes, when all the characters jumped in and I wasn't sure who they were. But I quickly caught on, thanks to the actors who all did a great job. It was interesting to see the human dynamic behind scientific research play out. And at 2 hrs with no intermission, the play was just the right length too!
Written on Feb 13 2012

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Written by Anna Ziegler
Directed by Daniel Gidron

About the Ticket Supplier: Central Square Theater

The Central Square Theater is home to Underground Railway Theater (URT) and The Nora Theatre Company, two professional theater companies with a combined track record of over 48 years of excellence.

URT has a 29 year history of connecting high quality professional theater with communities, performing new plays for young audiences, families and adults, and teaching through its rigorous education programming. Combining actors, puppetry and music, URT reaches out to and engages diverse audiences with performances of great beauty and compelling social content.

During The Nora's 19 years, audiences and the media have recognized it for its exceptionally high quality work. Mission-driven to bring cutting-edge, thought- provoking, and contemporary productions to New England audiences, The Nora has introduced local audiences to Boston, New England, and/or world premieres.