Open to Public
The Investigation
Free Event
About the play
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The Investigation by Peter Weiss
The Investigation is a piece of documentary theater adapted from the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-1965.
Cast Members
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David Zayas
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Marjolaine Goldsmith
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David Patrick Kelly
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Zach Grenier
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Jumaane Williams
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Amy Ryan
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John Doman
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Brian F. O'Byrne
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