Joe Keller made a bad choice 50 years before Elizabeth Holmes arrived in the Silicon Valley and the result is felt today in Arthur Miller’s cautionary drama “All My Sons,” playing through Sunday, Oct. 25, at Lyric Stage in Boston.
Here is how Lyric describes the play: “In the summer of 1947, Joe Keller, a self-made businessman and respected pillar of the community, lives with his wife Kate in an idyllic neighborhood. It’s a good life even though their younger son, Larry, is still missing after the war. When their oldest son Chris announces his intention to marry Larry’s childhood sweetheart, deeply buried truths find their way to the surface, forcing the Kellers — and their entire community — to reckon with themselves. Inspired by a true story, Arthur Miller’s classic drama explores how decisions result in untold consequences.”
So how does Elizabeth Holmes figure in the cautionary tale? The new documentary, “You Can See Everything,” proved a box office smash as it opened in cinemas across the country this past weekend.
Audiences flocked to see this up-close-and-personal documentary about Holmes, one of Silicon Valley’s most notorious entrepreneurs. … More than 50 years before Holmes launched Theranos, her “next-generation” blood-testing company, Miller penned a cautionary and provocative drama about the complications and consequences that emerge from decisions corporate leaders make daily. When will we learn?
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IN THE WINGS
AUDITION NOTICE — Stratton Players announces auditions for an original Holiday production: “Let It Show – Stratton Players Winter Improv & Cabaret.” Elders, adults and teens are welcome to audition to be part of a fast-moving series of songs and holiday stories. Auditions will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, and Monday, Oct.26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Rehearsals will be during the week, and some Sunday afternoons.
“We will have vignettes about Santa’s workshop, the comedy of holiday shopping, some of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ characters, songs and stories about the season,” explains Director Sally Cragin. “We’re looking for performers with a good sense of humor, since some of the show will be improvised.” Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12 at Guild Christ Church, 569 Main St. Fitchburg. For questions and to RSVP for auditions, email [email protected]. Stratton Players is the oldest community theater in continuous operation in the region. Founded in 1925, it celebrates it 101st season this year. Visit on Facebook. Stratton Players is supported by Fitchburg Cultural Council.
Nancye Tuttle’s email address is [email protected].
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