xtrasBREAKING THE CODE
THEATER EVENT. BREAKING THE CODE, Hugh Whitemore’s powerful 1986 drama about Alan Turing, the brilliant mathematician who pioneered modern computing and played a pivotal role in World War II by deciphering the German Enigma code. BREAKING THE CODE intertwines Turing’s groundbreaking achievements with his personal struggles, particularly his persecution for homosexuality — a factor that led to his tragic demise. The play offers a profound exploration of the man behind the genius, highlighting the societal injustices he faced and his enduring legacy in the fields of cryptography and computer science.
- Jack Dugan Carpenter
- Hugh Whitemore
- 90 minutes
About Open Space Arts / Queer Expression Film and Theater Fest
The QUEER EXPRESSION FILM AND THEATER FEST showcases powerful LGBTQ+ storytelling through five exciting components:
- Full productions of bold and innovative plays.
- Staged readings of classic and new plays.
- Staged readings of winners from our QUEER EXPRESSION WRITING CONTEST FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
- In-person screenings of feature films at FACETS in Chicago.
- A virtual selection of short and mid-length films, available for streaming anywhere.
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