August 25, 2005

Birth control pioneer also a playwright

"An Immaculate Misconception," a play written by Dr. Carl Djerassi, inventor of the birth control pill, will be presented by Wayne State University 's College of Fine , Performing and Communication Arts, Sept. 7-17, in the Hilberry Theatre. Department of Theatre Chair Blair Anderson likens the opportunity to present this play as a perfect amalgam of arts, science and education. "Dr. Djerassi understands education, he understands how to tell fiction and he understands chemistry. 'An Immaculate Misconception' is a synthesis of the three that is unique," Anderson said.

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