The New Galileos

FULL LENGTH: Three female scientists find themselves held hostage by the government for their stance on climate change. The play weaves between their current crisis and their pasts, leading them to an interrogation room. What will be the price of their freedom?
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The New Galileos

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  • Elle Schaffer:
    10 May. 2023
    With a look into important topics such as freedom of speech and climate change, this script contains a powerful viewpoint of science. This compelling cast of female characters tell a story that’ll leave one at the edge of their seat with the help of interesting scene set-ups. The principal characters are put in a difficult position and deal with binary perspectives, but the needed feeling of hope was present for me. This show’s plot led me to think “what if that were me?” It opens conversation about subjects that deserve justice and does it right.
  • Jasmine Sharma:
    6 May. 2023
    AH! A climate change play that makes the macro threat of looming danger immediate and personal. A complex look at financial burden, censorship, and the consequences of integrity when dedicating one’s whole life to one’s work. Chewy, delicious dialogue with juicy roles for femme actors. A thrilling call-to-arms - hope to see her produced!
  • Samantha Marchant:
    10 Aug. 2022
    A play about science and what’s in between those “black and white” choices. Each woman is given an impossible choice in an impossible situation and it’s fascinating to watch how each handles herself. Their relationships outside seep in in interesting ways. High stakes!

Character Information

  • Nora Travers
    mid-twenties,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    marine biologist, aquarist, turned children's book author, headstrong, questioning her convictions
  • Elaine Tuck
    fifties,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    renowned glaciologist, Nobel prize winner, slightly, stuttery, brilliant
  • Dr. Beth Whitney
    40s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    renowned author and edaphologist (soil scientist), tough, strong, guarded
  • Helen Matthews
    30s/40s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Helen Matthews is an interrogator
    She also doubles as
    Sarah Delaney, Nora's girlfriend
    Dr. Roberta Richardson, Elaine's mentor
    Audra Whitney, Beth's daughter (only heard, not seen)

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Caltech Theater
    ,
    2019
  • Reading
    ,
    TRU New Voices
    ,
    2019
  • Reading
    ,
    The Parsnip Ship
    ,
    2018
  • Workshop
    ,
    First Draughts with Amios Theatre, NYC
    ,
    2018

Awards

Semi-Finalist
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Mach 33 Science-Driven Play Festival
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Pasadena Playhouse/Caltech
,
2019