Special Events
The How and the Why In Conversation
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HOW might we learn about science from theater, and about theatre from science? WHY are women’s bodies still a revolutionary subject of study in any field? HOW did women blaze the professional trails in science and art that created space for the next generation? WHY are women still underrepresented in senior positions in science and theater? |
McCarter Theatre invites you to join us on February 6th after the 2pm performance of The How and the Why for an intimate, engaging, and provocative discussion about big ideas in the play.
Moderated by acclaimed New York Times Science Writer, Gina Kolata, this round-table conversation will explore the many overlapping questions of gender, evolution, feminism, “adaptive stories,” and generation gaps in the fields of Biology, Gender Studies, and Theatre.
The How and the Why In Conversation:
Blazing Trails and Taking Names
February 6th (after the 2pm performance)
Free and Open to the Public
Featuring:
Jill Dolan, Director of the Program in the Study of Women and Gender at Princeton University
Emily Mann, Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre Center and Director of The How and the Why
Franziska Michor, Professor of Biostatics and Computational Biology at Harvard University and winner of the 2007 Dobzhansky Prize in Evolutionary Biology
Daniel Rubenstein, Chair of Princeton University’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Shirley Tilghman, Molecular Biologist and President of Princeton University
Moderated by Gina Kolata, New York Times Science and Health Writer
The McCarter “In Conversation” Series consists of symposium-style discussions among leading artists, scholars, and other public figures that foster cross-disciplinary exploration of big questions and concepts in McCarter’s plays. The Spring 2011 “In Conversation” Series is co-sponsored by Princeton University’s Program in the Study of Women and Gender.
Coming Next:
Crimes of the Heart in Conversation: Women, Comedy, and the Legacy of Beth Henley
Dialogue on Drama
A Discussion with Sarah Treem and Emily Mann
Sunday, January 16th (after the 2pm performance)
Dialogue on Drama is an in-depth post-show discussion focusing on the craft and artistry necessary to bring a play to life. Join Artistic Director Emily Mann and playwright Sarah Treem after the January 16th matinee performance for a conversation about Sarah’s process as she wrote and developed The How and the Why. Hear about Sarah’s inspiration for the play, what she’s learned in the rehearsal process, and how she worked with Emily, the actors, scientific experts, and a dramaturg to revise throughout her time at McCarter. Sarah Treem will be available to sign your published copy of The How and the Why after this discussion.
Post-Show Discussions
Post-show Discussions at McCarter are highly interactive audience-based conversations facilitated by an artist from the production. These discussions focus on a range of topics including how artistic choices were made for the production, background information on the play, and reflections and questions from audience members.
Post-Show Discussions for The How and the Why will take place after the following performances:
Wednesday, January 19th – 8pm
Sunday, January 23rd – 2pm
Published Script
McCarter Theatre Center is proud to offer limited edition publications of select plays in the McCarter Theater Series. Each book published by McCarter offers our audiences the opportunity to continue their experience with a play and commemorates the memorable production that brought the play to life here at McCarter. McCarter is committed to discovering, developing and sharing important voices in playwriting. Now you can revisit these extraordinary new plays time and again as you build your collection of artfully designed McCarter publications.
The published script of The How and the Why, including letters from Sarah Treem and Emily Mann on the occasion of this world-premiere production, is available for purchase at McCarter’s Company Store beginning January 14th.
Join us on January 16th for a book signing with Sarah Treem, author of The How and the Why after Dialogue on Drama. DETAILS
Dinner & Theater - Wednesday Feb 9!
Enjoy a 3 course chef tasting menu offering the freshest locally
growningredients before the 7:30pm performance.
Package price starts at $53.50! DETAILS
