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Clay Jenkinson is J. Robert Oppenheimer

A Fundraiser for Raue Center and CL Public Library Foundation.

Friday, October 25, 2024 | 7:00 PM

Tickets:
$45/ $49 / $59*

Jenkison’s “living theatre” emphasizes education with audience participation to enhance the learning and entertainment experience. 

J. Robert Oppenheimer was the father of the atomic bomb; he was also a tragic character. In 1954, his security clearance was stripped from him by the U.S. government. Although history has been generous to Oppenheimer and hard on his critics, there is no doubt that Oppenheimer contributed to his fall. Clay Jenkinson brings the character of the man to life through a gripping first-person portrayal of Oppenheimer –no prior graduate degree in quantum physics is required!

Jenkinson tells the story of Los Alamos, of the dramatic test of the “gadget” in the New Mexican desert, the decision to use the bomb without warning on Japanese cities with a large civilian population, and the aftermath. Oppenheimer believed that humankind must evolve quickly to prevent the subsequent use of atomic weaponry in war because he believed it would bring about the end of human civilization. 

In the end, Oppenheimer was rehabilitated by the Kennedy-Johnson Administration. After Edward. R Murrow interviewed him on the CBS program “See it Now,” Oppenheimer became a kind of cult figure for his melancholy, yet whimsical, genius. 

*Fundraiser for Raue Center and CL Public Library Foundation. RaueNOW Membership and other discounts do not apply.

Join us for an exclusive post-show meet and greet at Raue Center For The Arts following Clay Jenkinson’s captivating performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer. Hosted in Raue Center’s Café, you’ll enjoy an intimate gathering with the humanities scholar and fellow guests. This 60 minute special event features cash bar service while mingling in this unique setting. Tickets are just $10, but spots are limited, so act fast! All proceeds benefit the Crystal Lake Public Library Foundation. 

Recommended: 14+

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*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Processing Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.

Facility Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.

Premium Seat Fee – $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional legroom and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. 

Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.