Hey all, thanks so much for the links and ideas. Lots for me to work with.
I am definitely not writing a China Syndrome. The play is not about the workings of a nuclear power plant or possibilities of "what could happen." It's a story about relationships between people that happen to work in a nuclear power plant. Nukes by their nature are perfect settings because of all the regulation, the tension at times, and paradox that everything is closely monitored by the powers that be, yet the place is still mysterious to outsiders.
BTW, I loved Barney Miller and feel that show was quite realistic. It was about people that happened to be cops.
So I'm going to follow up on the info here and see where it takes me. I agree about this being an "age of preposterousity" (really great line!). However, there is nothing like reality inserted into drama to make it more interesting, important, and just plain better.
Thanks, y'all. Be back soon.