This month Theater Arts at Caltech present Bertolt Brecht’s Life of Galileo. Tackling the conflict between dogmatism and scientific evidence, Brecht’s play takes place during the latter period of Galileo’s life, when the great philosopher was being persecuted by the Roman Catholic Church for the promulgation of his scientific discoveries. The production is directed by Brian Brophy (who performed in Shawshank Redemption and Star Trek: The Next Generation, among other films), head of Theater Arts at Caltech. The cast features undergraduate students, graduate students and JPL engineers. Yes, you read that right, JPL engineers performing Brecht. We’re looking forward to it.
The performance also ties in with Caltech’s Galileo Conference, held on May 23rd.
Life of Galileo
Parsons-Gates Annex Courtyard
Caltech, California Blvd. at Wilson Ave.
Tickets available here
Performances:
— 8 p.m. on Friday, May 15, Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23
— 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 and Sunday, May 24
— 6 p.m. alumni performance on Saturday, May 16
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