The stage version of the Trinity test bomb — a near-to-scale replica for Santa Fe Opera’s performance of ‘Doctor Atomic.’

The stage version of the Trinity test bomb — a near-to-scale replica for Santa Fe Opera’s performance of ‘Doctor Atomic.’

A reproduction of the main entrance to the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, NM.

A reproduction of the main entrance to the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, NM.

Peter Sellars addresses members of the Doctor Atomic cast before rehearsal.

Peter Sellars addresses members of the Doctor Atomic cast before rehearsal.

A bust of Robert Oppenheimer in Los Alamos, NM

A bust of Robert Oppenheimer in Los Alamos, NM

A museum tag notes that residents of Los Alamos watched the flash of the first atomic test from their windows. Before the test, Oppenheimer and others worried it could ignite the earths atmosphere.

A museum tag notes that residents of Los Alamos watched the flash of the first atomic test from their windows. Before the test, Oppenheimer and others worried it could ignite the earths atmosphere.

Theatre Director Peter Sellars exploring the Puye Cliff Dwellings in Santa Clara Canyon on Santa Clara Pueblo land near Española, New Mexico. Members of the Navajo tribe who were downwind from the first atomic test and suffered long lasting health

Theatre Director Peter Sellars exploring the Puye Cliff Dwellings in Santa Clara Canyon on Santa Clara Pueblo land near Española, New Mexico. Members of the Navajo tribe who were downwind from the first atomic test and suffered long lasting health effects in their community were included in the Santa Fe performance.

Keychain replicas of the atomic weapons dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

Keychain replicas of the atomic weapons dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

Dr. Terry Wallace, Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

Dr. Terry Wallace, Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

An original Los Alamos, NM road sign.

An original Los Alamos, NM road sign.

The stage version of the Trinity test bomb — a near-to-scale replica for Santa Fe Opera’s performance of ‘Doctor Atomic.’
A reproduction of the main entrance to the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, NM.
Peter Sellars addresses members of the Doctor Atomic cast before rehearsal.
A bust of Robert Oppenheimer in Los Alamos, NM
A museum tag notes that residents of Los Alamos watched the flash of the first atomic test from their windows. Before the test, Oppenheimer and others worried it could ignite the earths atmosphere.
Theatre Director Peter Sellars exploring the Puye Cliff Dwellings in Santa Clara Canyon on Santa Clara Pueblo land near Española, New Mexico. Members of the Navajo tribe who were downwind from the first atomic test and suffered long lasting health
Keychain replicas of the atomic weapons dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
Dr. Terry Wallace, Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory
An original Los Alamos, NM road sign.

The stage version of the Trinity test bomb — a near-to-scale replica for Santa Fe Opera’s performance of ‘Doctor Atomic.’

A reproduction of the main entrance to the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, NM.

Peter Sellars addresses members of the Doctor Atomic cast before rehearsal.

A bust of Robert Oppenheimer in Los Alamos, NM

A museum tag notes that residents of Los Alamos watched the flash of the first atomic test from their windows. Before the test, Oppenheimer and others worried it could ignite the earths atmosphere.

Theatre Director Peter Sellars exploring the Puye Cliff Dwellings in Santa Clara Canyon on Santa Clara Pueblo land near Española, New Mexico. Members of the Navajo tribe who were downwind from the first atomic test and suffered long lasting health effects in their community were included in the Santa Fe performance.

Keychain replicas of the atomic weapons dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

Dr. Terry Wallace, Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

An original Los Alamos, NM road sign.

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