Why do we have a theater program at the Science Museum of Virginia? Because it's one of the best ways to create interest in science! We strive to provide new understandings of science. In Carpenter Science Theatre Company productions, we do this through live performances in the Eureka! Theater and in our science galleries. Science and theater are a great match!
by Douglas Jones
June 26–August 10 2008
Thursdays–Saturdays at 10:30 am and 11:45 am; Sundays at 11:45 am.
What can an old Windbag teach you about the weather? Come to the Eureka! Theater and find out! This guy is actually a part of the weather himself, and he's got all kinds of weather-related activities for the younger crowd that'll have them clapping their hands, lifting their voices, waving their arms and generally behaving in very silly fashion, indeed! This performance is approximately 15 minutes long, and is appropriate for audiences with children ages 4-8.
Tickets: Free with museum admission.
Previous Performances
September 26 – November 11 2007
Experience the awe and mystery of ancient Egypt as Carpenter Science Theatre Company tale-tellers share fascinating stories about one of the world's most incredible and mystifying ancient civilizations. These stories are approximately 10 minutes long, and will be told at various locations throughout the galleries. As you enjoy your museum visit, be sure to listen for announcements about where the next story will be presented! Recommended for audiences of all ages.
by Clement Clarke Moore
December 1 2007–January 1 2008
Make your holiday absolutely unforgettable by experiencing a timeless Victorian Christmas tradition. Meet the author of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," Clement Clarke Moore. Enjoy some holiday refreshment and conversation with Moore in the Victorian setting of the Eureka! Theater lobby. Next enter the Eureka! Theater where you'll join Moore in his living room for his dramatic reading of his famous holiday poem. This special CSTC holiday event is part of the museum's annual Joy
From The World celebration and is appropriate for family audiences of all ages.
by Derome Scott Smith
Celebrate Black History Month With Us!
February 2–29 2008
Back by popular demand, this powerful play depicts the life experiences of one of the most courageous and ground-breaking geniuses in the field of medical science: Dr. Charles Drew. Learn how Drew worked under the constraints of a segregated society to help all citizens of the world, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Recommended for audiences age 10 and up.
Verizon Presents
by Douglas Jones
March 29–April 25 2008
Perhaps no single person in history can rival the insatiable curiosity and childlike capacity for wonder that compelled Alexander Graham Bell's enormous success! His astounding inventions include the electrical speech machine, the metal detector, the telephone and his miraculous "vacuum jacket." In this world premiere play, learn about Bell's incredible life of intrigue and discovery and meet the people who influenced his long and illustrious career. Along the way, you'll
experience some of the great challenges and conflicts that inspired him to succeed. Recommended for school and family audiences with children in grades 4 and up.
Genius in the Attic is sponsored by
