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The Originals present Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight by Lauren Gunderson


April 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 PM
Matinees, April 27 & May 4 at 2:30 PM
Special Groups Show Wed, April 27 at 3pm

All performances are pay-what-you-can: Suggested price $25 adults/$20 Seniors & Students

Passionate. Brilliant. Defiant.

Tonight, 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of historys most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves; and ends up with both a formula and a legacy that permeates history.

Emilie is quite the best play I have read in a very long time.” –Robert Schenkkan, Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright

“Gunderson possesses an antic imagination that seeks to invent its own rules. As soon as we're drawn in, she shakes us and whisks us 10 or 15 paces ahead.”Los Angeles Times

“...a highly theatrical romp that literally crackles with electricity.”LA/OC Examiner

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