Cold Fusion Explores the Dark Side of Alternative Energy
April 21, 2015
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New Play Explores the Dark Side of Alternative Energy
Cold Fusion, a new play at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival, looks at what happens when someone discovers an unlimited source of clean, renewable energy.
All Trevor has to do is answer a few questions. All the patent clerk has to do is sign a piece of paper. But when the answers aren’t forthcoming, neither is the pen. As the investigation continues, it becomes obvious they both have something to hide.
“When I wrote this play,” says playwright Brandon Smith, “the economy was tanking, energy was expensive, and it felt like people who were not part of the 1% were doomed. I wondered, ‘What would happen if power was limitless, and all people had access to it?’”
The two lead actors, David Henne (The Lying Game) and David Harper (creator of the award-winning film, Health & Disorder) are joined by supporting actors Donald Gipson (The G
