Sense of Decency

Author(s): Jake Broder
The play is a surprise-filled exploration into what makes us tick. A psychological thriller filled with unexpected revelations, magic, and insight. When WWII ended, the Nuremburg trials were underway. Herman Göring was the highest-ranking Nazi alive. An American Army psychiatrist was tasked with interviewing him extensively and keeping him fit for trial. What happened in that fateful room had profound and unexpected consequences for both men.
Format: Drama
Cast Size: 2M/1W
Running Time: 90 minutes
Character breakdown:
Dr. Douglas Kelley
Hermann Göring
Dukie Kelley/Emmy Göring — doubled role
Notes:
There is also a major motion picture of the book with Oscar winners Russell Crowe playing Goering and Rami Malek playing Dr. Kelley, to be released end of 2024 for Oscar contention in 2025.

Snapshot

Original or Prominent Production:
North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach, California, April–May 2024.
Original Source Material: Based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai.
Nationality of Author: U.S. | U.K.
Original Language: English
Production Rights Holder:

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