U.S.S. Frankenstein

Axis Company presents U.S.S. Frankenstein. Conceived, written, and produced by the company, the piece is directed by Randy Sharp and features Axis’ signature blend of advanced technology and live performance.

The show examines a mysterious and little-known military incident. In July 1945, a United States cruiser class battleship sailed to the South Pacific to deliver key components of the bomb that later detonated over Japan on August 6th. The ship also carried numerous high ranking military personnel, one of whom may have been the man responsible for the creation of the bomb itself, J.R. Oppenheimer. On the voyage back to the States, the ship was destroyed…