The New Galileos

by Amy Berryman

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?

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: The New Galileos

    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.

    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: The New Galileos

    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!

    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: The New Galileos

    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!

    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!

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Character Information

  • Dr. Beth Whitney
    renowned author and edaphologist (soil scientist), tough, strong, guarded
    Character Age
    40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Helen Matthews
    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)
    Character Age
    30s/40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Nora Travers
    marine biologist, aquarist, turned children's book author, headstrong, questioning her convictions
    Character Age
    mid-twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Elaine Tuck
    renowned glaciologist, Nobel prize winner, slightly, stuttery, brilliant
    Character Age
    fifties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

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

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