The Carpenter Science Theatre Company is proud to announce its 12th season of exciting, and educational science theater. CSTC is known for its high quality theater productions and storytelling performances that dramatize the impact of science on humanity and illustrate the importance of science in our lives. Professional playwrights, actors, directors, designers and technicians work with museum educators to present live theater and storytelling to intrigue, inspire and compel audiences to appreciate and learn more about science.
Amazing Tales of Nature's Wonder
Featuring CSTC Tale Tellers
November 22 2008–January 1 2009
Showing November 22–December 28 2008 on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm,
1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3 pm
Weekday shows November 28, December 22–24, 26, 29–31 2008 and January 1 2009
In the spirit of our incredible world of natural wonders, join us for some exciting 8- to10-minute dramatic performances of tales with a focus on nature. Our professional actors don't just tell the story – they actually become different characters and reveal the story through live action!
"Amazing Tales" are appropriate for all ages and are free with museum admission.
The Penny Executive: The Maggie Walker Story
by Foster Solomon
January 31–March 1 2009
Wednesday–Friday at 10:00 am and 11:30 am; Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm
"Learning to read and write is like riding the wind. It can take you anywhere." These words still inspire us!Best known as the first female bank president, this African-American entrepreneur also founded a newspaper, opened an emporium and worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for women and children. This fascinating visit with Maggie Walker is ideal for all ages.
Tickets: This MainStage performance is $9 per ticket; $8 for members and groups of more than 10 people with advance reservations.
Activity Guide Materials: "Maggie Walker's World" will be available in January 2009 and may be downloaded from the Science Museum's Web site. The play and study guide relates to the following Virginia Standards of Learning: History – 1.8, 1.9, 1.12, 2.8, 2.9, 2.12, 3.12, VS.1, VS.8, VS.9, USII.3, US11.5, CE.9, CE.10, VUS.8; English – 5.6; Math – K.9, 2.11
A World-Premiere Play About Charles Darwin
by Douglas Jones
March 28–May 3 2009
Wednesday–Friday at 10:00 am and 11:30 am; Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm
A fascinating look at the life and work of the renowned naturalist and thinker who is associated with the theory of evolution by natural selection.
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Tickets: This MainStage performance is $9 per ticket; $8 for members and groups of more than 10 people with advance reservations.
Amazing Tales of the Planets and Stars
Featuring CSTC Tale Tellers
June 18–August 16 2009
Thursday–Sunday at 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
CSTC professional Tale Tellers are always full of the most exciting and intriguing stories and they deliver their dramatic interpretations with unforgettable energy and style! Our summer performance features classic and little-known stories about the planets and stars. Look for these exhilarating performances in the museum galleries.
"Amazing Tales" are appropriate for all ages and are free with museum admission.