In "The Rocket Men," Crystal Skillman adds layers of personal and historical intrigue to a little known historical event. What might be a simple slice of America's Space Race is complicated by the history these scientists carry with them, America's own crimes, and Skillman's inspired use of female-identifying and non-binary actors. Though the background grows epic and twisted as the play progresses, what's left is a deeply personal story about technology, politics, and, most importantly, humanity.
In "The Rocket Men," Crystal Skillman adds layers of personal and historical intrigue to a little known historical event. What might be a simple slice of America's Space Race is complicated by the history these scientists carry with them, America's own crimes, and Skillman's inspired use of female-identifying and non-binary actors. Though the background grows epic and twisted as the play progresses, what's left is a deeply personal story about technology, politics, and, most importantly, humanity.