Legacy of Light
By Karen Zacarías
Directed by Sarah Rasmussen
March 19-April 6, 2025
What is the science of love?
In present-day Princeton, an astrophysicist is discovering new planets while dreaming of starting a family. In 18th century Paris, Émilie du Châtelet, a brilliant physicist whose genius inspired the work of Voltaire and influenced Einstein and his Theory of Relativity, is running out of time before her baby arrives. Across the ages, but under the same star-filled sky, their stories intertwine in this bright and funny play about life, the universe, and the legacy we leave behind.
Photo credit: Lenne Klingaman and Kimberly Chatterjee | Harald Schrader Photography
“A deliciously quirky, entertaining new comedy with subtle ironies, wry humor and intellectual depth.”
Venue
Matthews Theatre
Run Time
2 hours and 15 minutes with an intermission
Please Note
This show features flashing light effects.
Post Show Discussion
March 30, 2025 and April 5, 2025
American Sign Language Accessibility
April 5, 2025 at 2PM. To select the best seats for ASL access, please contact Patron Services at 609-258-2787, Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00PM - 6:00PM.
Audio Described and Open Caption Accessibility
April 6, 2025 at 2PM. To select the best seats for Open Caption access please contact Patron Services at 609-258-2787, Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00PM - 6:00PM.
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Photos
Meet the Cast
Creative Team
by Karen Zacarías
Directed by Sarah Rasmussen
Scenic Designer, Andrew Boyce
Hair, Wigs & Make-Up Designer, Carissa Thorlakson
Casting Director, The Telsey Office
Karyn Casl, CSA
Costume Designer, Raquel Adorno
Dramaturg, Julie Felise Dubiner
Co-Lighting Designers, Jane Cox
Tess James
Dialect & Vocal Coach, Lisa Anne Porter
Production Stage Manager, Matthew Luppino
Sound Designer, Andre Pluess
Fight and Intimacy Coordinator, Alicia Rodis
Assistant Director, Tiger Brown
Assistant Stage Manager, Jess McPhillips
Program
