Two scientists, driven by fear and fame, are pushed to their limits when tasked with embalming former Soviet leader, Vladimir Lenin. Based on a true story of deception, scientific achievement and bitter betrayal, Lenin's Embalmers is both a rollicking comedy and an epic tragedy.
Produced by Ensemble Studio Theatre, NY, 2010.
Canadian premiere at the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre, Winnipeg
Translated into Serbian, Hebrew, Czech
Genre: Dark Comedy
Acts: 2
Run time: 120 minutes
Cast size: 8 actors