“Indeed, What a Night” – My Lord, What a Night at Ford’s Theatre
Matthew DeBellis, Gabriel Lopez, Analys Barinaga
On Saturday, October 9th, Professor Christov hosted a “Professor on the Town” with his Justice sections. They went to see “My Lord, What a Night” at Ford’s Theatre, a play about the friendship between Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson—a famous singer who faced racial prejudices. It explored the similarities between the Civil Rights movements in the United States and rising anti-Semitic tensions across Europe.
The play allowed students to experience the intersection of philosophy and humor through light-hearted jokes and essential discussions. It also invited students to consider their studies of Thucydides and Plato by comparing the dangers of demagoguery and the importance of civil action.
We enjoyed watching the play at Ford’s Theatre; it dove into the injustices of the mid-1900s, how people would face racial and religious discrimination, and how people could turn away from silence to speak openly against them. Other than the plot, we truly enjoyed the four actors and actresses on stage, who kept the audience entertained with their quick quips and interpersonal relationships.
