Event

The Night of January 16th

Night of January 16th is a theatrical play by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, inspired by the death of the "Match King", Ivar Kreuger. Set in a courtroom during a murder trial, an unusual feature of the play is that members of the audience are chosen to play the jury. The court hears the case of Karen Andre, a former secretary and lover of businessman Bjorn Faulkner, of whose murder she is accused. The play does not directly portray the events leading to Faulkner's death; instead the jury must rely on character testimony to decide whether Andre is guilty. The play's ending depends on the verdict. Rand's intention was to dramatize a conflict between individualism and conformity, with the jury's verdict revealing which viewpoint they preferred.

Dates and Times of the Performances:

Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm