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Written by Rebecca LaPole
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Thursday, 04 January 2007 |
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 Searching for reasons. Finding yourself. Questioning reality. This new year begins with many people doing just that. For some, it is a daily quest. For OpenStage Theater, it’s the theme of their latest production opening tonight: The northern Colorado premiere of “Splitting Infinity.”
As people look for an answer to fill a void, some look toward religion, others look toward science and still others toward drug use, work and other activities.
In today’s world, diverse views of the universe have sparked debate between theories of the Big Bang versus Intelligent Design.
“Splitting Infinity,” a new play by Jamie Pachino, directed by Deborah Marie Hlinka, examines how this conflict affects individual lives.
“We discover that we simply can’t arrive at a definitive answer, because the closer we get, the further away we are, because splitting infinity is an infinite process,” Hlinka said.
The play explores the lives of two characters: Leigh Sangold, the play’s Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist, and Saul Lieberman, a rabbi.
There’s a younger version and an older version of both characters, about 27 years apart, Hlinka said.
Charlie Ferrie plays Saul, his younger counterpart is played by Dan Tschirhart.
Judith Allen plays Leigh, and J. Brooke McQueen plays the young Leigh. The Colorado State University graduate calls this the most beautiful play she’s been a part of in years.
“It’s heart-breaking and uplifting,” McQueen said. “My favorite part of the show is really the way the relationship between Leigh and Saul develops over time. There are things that are said and things that happen that really show how the past affects the present all the time.”
As director, Hlinka tells the story through Leigh’s eyes.
“Her journey has a déjà vu, dreamlike quality about it,” Hlinka said. “Ideas, words and thoughts that keep repeating.”
McQueen found it a challenge to play someone so different from herself.
“Personality-wise, I’m much more like Saul,” she said. “There are times where Leigh rips Saul’s heart out and steps on it, and I just feel bad as a person! Like I just want to give him a hug and tell him everything’s going to be OK, but Leigh doesn’t do that.”
Everyone can find something to relate to in this universal play of exploration.
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TO GO TO THE SHOW
• “Splitting Infinity,” at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins
Showtimes through Feb. 3:
• Opening night: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6
• Weekly: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
• Additional: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1
• Matinees: 2 p.m. Jan. 21 and Jan. 28
Tickets:
• $15-$20, tickets available through the box office, 221.6730, or www.lctix.com
• OpenStage Theatre details: 484.5237 or go to www.openstage.com
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