Imagining WikiLeaks’ Political Drama as Literal Drama
The tale of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks that has transpired in recent months, and especially the events of the past couple of weeks, has played out like a dramatic thriller. It now seems somewhat inevitable that someone will eventually portray Assange and WikiLeaks, literally, using political theater. How might a dramatic retelling of these already-dramatic events work out?
Jim Fitzmorris, a playwright and professor of theater history and literature at Tulane University, believes it would be a terrific play. “Assange is almost the perfect character for this role,” he said.
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