A Mind Full of Venom by Bridgette Dutta Portman

[10-minute] While in Rome to defend himself against charges of heresy, Galileo Galilei receives an unexpected visitor: Father Tommaso Caccini, the very man who denounced him and reported him to the Inquisition. Has Caccini come to apologize, as he claims, or does he have other motives?
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A Mind Full of Venom

Recommended by

  • Timothy Gadomski:
    1 Oct. 2020
    “ Wow. This play reminds me of the passion within the script "Amadeus" (one of my favorite plays.) Well researched and well written, this show is easily producible and I would love to see it live one day. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    26 Jul. 2020
    “ A fascinating history as Galileo goes head to head with the preacher responsible for his prosecution. A captivating exchange! ”

Character Information

  • Galileo
    51,
    Italian
    ,
    Male
    The scientist and mathematician.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • Caccini
    41,
    Italian
    ,
    Male
    A conservative Dominican priest.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    The Pear Theatre, Mountain View, CA
    ,
    2018