“Looking for Justice (in all the wrong places)”

Amy Oppenheimer has spent decades navigating the labyrinth of American justice—as a feminist lawyer, judge, and workplace investigator. Now, she steps onto the stage at the Phoenicia Playhouse with “Looking for Justice (in all the wrong places),” a solo performance that’s part memoir, part reckoning. Oppenheimer revisits her journey from 1970s Berkeley activism to courtroom battles over sexual harassment, all while grappling with a haunting early case: a friend’s rape trial that left her questioning the very system she served. Directed by David Ford and produced by Martha Frankel, the show balances humor and gravity, offering a deeply personal lens on the elusive pursuit of justice. Both performances conclude with a discussion led by journalist Carole Zimmer.