Varon sees the new play as much more ambitious than its predecessor. They are Nader's three attorney-protagonists, while Varon plays the dozen colorful suspects they interview. Dagi approaches Nader, mistakenly believing he's a Jew. Nader tells the young Chassid, who is immediately inspired to join the cause. Avi is someone who wanted to affect things in a larger pragmatic way, so he got out to became a lawyer for Nader.
Few people are as uncompromised in their critique of corporate culture.
I think he's fascinating, although I realize most people think he's boring. He credits his collaborators David Ford, who assisted in developing the play, and David Dower, the director, for helping him meet that challenge. Recently, Weinapple was in Sacramento and saw Nader debating fallen presidential advisor Dick Morris. Afterward, the actor approached Nader, told him about the play and handed him a flier. S.F. Previews run May 22 to 29.