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Indra's Net Stages Play about the "Mother of Nuclear Fission" at Osher Studio in Berkeley

Pioneering German physicist Lise Meitner and painter Edith Hahn struggle against male domination as the Nazis take over. Oct 30 - Nov 23

Delicate Particle Logic. World Premiere of Jennifer Blackmer’s play about the relationship between physicist Lise Meitner, the first woman in Germany to hold the title of “Professor,” and her friend, the painter Edith Hahn, during the rise of the Nazis. Dr. Meitner is called “the Mother of Nuclear Fission.” Directed by Bruce Coughran. Presented by Indra’s Net Theater at The Osher Studio, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley. Pay-what-you-can previews Oct 30-Nov 1. Runs Nov 6-23.Thurs.-Sat 8:00 p.m.; Sundays 5:00 p.m. Tickets $20-28 at (415) 613-9210 www.indrasnettheater.com.

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