[Cwgrad-announcements] Reminder for tomorrow: Science and Theatre presentation/discussion

[Brenda Varda]

THE UC RIVERSIDE MELLON WORKSHOP on SCIENCE AND THE ARTS 2008-2009 presents:

SCIENCE AND THEATRE:

        a neglected genre?    

DR. CARL DJERASSI

Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Stanford

National Medal of Science, National Medal of Technology
Novelist, Playwright, Poet 

Founder: Djerassi Resident Artists Program

 

Through his plays and novels, Djerassi has consistently explored the
convergence of   science and literature. In his plays, he has often worked
with themes and plots that  illustrate "science-in-theatre"- the human side
of science and the personal conflicts faced by scientists because of their
work.


In this talk and discussion-along with a reading of a few scenes from his
play Taboos -Dr. Djerassi will examine the relationship between the accurate
representation of science and the development of effective drama.  

How best can theatre translate society's growing interest in scientific
developments?

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th:  1:00-3:00 PM
CHASS Interdisciplinary Symposium Room-INTS 1113
-complimentary copies of Dr. Djerassi's book
Sex in an Age of Technological Reproduction (first 50)
for advance copy or questions contact Brenda Varda: bvard001 at student.ucr.edu

 

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