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category: Drama
published: May 2015
ISBN:9781770912793
publisher: Playwrights Canada Press

Einstein's Gift

by Vern Thiessen

tagged: canadian, historical
Description

Einstein’s Gift follows the life and work of Nobel laureate Dr. Fritz Haber, a man who risked everything for a country that never accepted him. Haber, a chemist who worked hard to enhance life, discovered too late that when his knowledge was put in the hands of the wrong people, millions would die and that his efforts to serve humanity were futile against political will, nationalism, and war. This updated edition of Vern Thiessen’s compelling play about the collision of power and pride still resonates with verve and vigour.

About the Author

Vern Thiessen is one of Canada’s most produced playwrights. His plays have been translated into five languages and have been seen around the world. Vern is the recipient of the Dora Mavor Moore and Elizabeth Sterling Haynes awards for Outstanding New Play, the Carol Bolt Award, the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award, and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, Canada’s highest honour for a playwright. He has served as president of both the Playwrights Guild of Canada and the Writers Guild of Alberta and was artistic director of Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre for six seasons. He is married to acclaimed screenwriter and novelist Susie Moloney.

Contributor Notes

Vern Thiessen is one of Canada’s most produced playwrights. His work has been seen on stages across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Vern is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for Outstanding New Play, the City of Edmonton Arts Achievement Award.

Awards
  • Winner, Governor General's Literary Award for Drama
  • Short-listed, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award- Outstanding New Play
  • Short-listed, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award- Outstanding Production of a Play
  • Winner, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award- Outstanding Set Design
  • Winner, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Short-listed, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award- Outstanding Lighting Design
  • Winner, Jewish Playwriting Competition
Editorial Reviews

“Surprising beauty and poignancy.” —Newsday


“An illuminating history lesson with the appeal of an old-fashioned Hollywood biopic.” —Globe and Mail


“It’s funny, beautiful and troubling. It asks big questions… it resonates powerfully.” —Vue Weekly

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