In partnership with Berkeley Rep, Seattle Rep invites you to a free online broadcast of It Can’t Happen Here, an adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’ darkly satirical political novel.
It Can’t Happen Here
By Tony Taccone and Bennett S. Cohen, adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis
Sound design and music by Paul James Prendergast
Directed by Lisa Peterson
Debuts tonight, October 13, 2020 at 5 p.m. PT
Platform: YouTube
Free, No Registration Required
Live Post-Show Talkback at 7:15 p.m. PT
Available on demand through November 8
Written in 1935 during the rise of fascism in Europe, It Can’t Happen Here follows the ascent of a demagogue who becomes president of the United States by promising to return the country to greatness. Berkeley Rep reprises their acclaimed 2016 production, this time as a radio play in four episodes, featuring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn.
The “Watch” link playlist of all episodes will go live at 5 p.m. PT today.