On Book! takes on philosophy

The play turns a series of luminaries in the history of modern thought, from Socrates to Einstein, into witnesses in the trial of Lady Philosophy.

Island actors will perform a reading of Jeff Fraser’s comedy, “Philosophy on Trial,” at the next On Book Readers Series at San Juan Community Theatre.

The free reading will run March 10-11, at 7:30 p.m.

The play turns a series of luminaries in the history of modern thought, from Socrates to Einstein, into witnesses in the trial of Lady Philosophy.

She is charged with idleness and corrupting young minds.

The reading is directed Julie Laidlaw. Doors open at 7 p.m.