Mother of Chemistry

by Rex McGregor

Paris, 1794. The Reign of Terror is at its height. Antoine Lavoisier, “The Father of Chemistry,” is facing the guillotine. Marie-Anne, his wife and laboratory partner, desperately tries to save his life.

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A marvelously entertaining ode to science that is sure to delight scholars!

A marvelously entertaining ode to science that is sure to delight scholars!

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Character Information

ANTOINE LAVOISIER

Character Age

50

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

European

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  40s,
  
  50s
- Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
  
  White
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
MARIE-ANNE LAVOISIER

Character Age

36

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

European

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
  
  White
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
LOUIS SAINT-JUST

Character Age

26

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

European

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s
- Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
  
  White
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
NANOU (MARIE-ANNE LENORMAND)

Character Age

21

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

European

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female

Development History

Type Reading, Organization P.A.G.E.S., New York, NY, Year 2023
Type Reading, Organization Moving Parts, Paris, France, Year 2020

Production History

Type Fringe, Organization 365 Women a Year Festival, White Mouse Productions, Tallahassee, Florida, Year 2020