To the editor:
After attending the production of “Here There Are Blueberries” at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, I left the theater absolutely awestruck. The exceptional writing and performances, combined with the powerful message about the unsettling normality of the Nazis who operated Auschwitz, left a lasting impact. The way they incorporated found photographs into the staging was nothing short of striking.
The play pulled me into a deeper understanding of history, especially through its vivid imagery and compelling voices onstage. It sparked intriguing questions about the perplexing nature of ordinary evil. I found it challenging to articulate this experience to my friends until I read the brilliant article by Charles McNulty. His piece, “How a photo of Nazis eating blueberries inspired Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s Holocaust play,” published on March 14, perfectly encapsulated my thoughts. I’ve since been sharing copies of his insightful article and am grateful for his thoughtful analysis.
Nancy Levinson, Los Angeles
