Articles tagged with: Isaac’s Eye
‘Isaac’s Eye’ at Writers: In genius’ rarefied realm, Newton’s high-flying boy meets Captain Hooke
![‘Isaac’s Eye’ at Writers: In genius’ rarefied realm, Newton’s high-flying boy meets Captain Hooke Young, impetuous Isaace Newton (Jurgen Hooper, left) lashes out at the famed scientist Robert Hooke (Marc Grapey). (Michael Brosilow)](https://chicagoontheaisle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Young-impetuous-Isaace-Newton-Jurgen-Hooper-left-lashes-out-at-the-famed-scientist-Robert-Hooke-Marc-Grapey.-Michael-Brosilow-125x125.jpg)
Review: ★★★ As a clinical study of narcissism, even autism, in a budding young genius, Lucas Hnath’s play “Isaac’s Eye,” an imaginary clash between the obscure 25-year-old Isaac Newton and the celebrated British scientist Robert Hooke, is clever and sometimes brilliant theater. But as drama, it comes off at Writers Theatre as, well, a clinical study. ★★★
Theater 2014-15: Writers maps reduced season as company focuses on drama of new digs
![Theater 2014-15: Writers maps reduced season as company focuses on drama of new digs Jurgen Hooper and Marc Grapey in 'Isaac's Eye,' which opens the Writers Theatre 2014-15 season. (Saverio Truglia)](https://chicagoontheaisle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Jurgen-Hooper-and-Marc-Grapey-in-Isaacs-Eye-which-opens-the-Writers-Theatre-2014-15-season.-Saverio-Truglia-125x125.jpg)
Sixth in a series of season previews: “We have a challenging year coming up,” says Writers Theatre artistic director Michael Halberstam. Yes, and an exciting one — on an electric scale. Writers, in case anyone has missed this, is building a $31 million new home on the site of the company’s former main stage in Glencoe. So the 2014-15 season will be miniaturized , with the main drama focused on the grand house that’s projected to have its grand opening in winter 2016.