Galileo at Undermain Theatre

Dates: (2/8/2017 - 3/5/2017 )

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Undermain Theatre

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Bertolt Brecht; trans: Charles Laughton; dir: Katherine Owens.

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Galileo hears of a new invention, a telescope, and builds one. With it, he confirms that the earth rotates around the sun. For this, he is summoned before a tribunal of the Inquisition where he is threatened with torture if he does not recant his findings. Bertolt Brecht puts the dilemma of one of history's greatest thinkers center stage; is it more important to cling to one's principles or save oneself to enable further contributions to knowledge?

Galileo examines the separation of science and the church by questioning the difference between empirical evidence and faith. Galileo's confirmation that the earth revolves around the sun is regarded as heresy, and a direct threat to church doctrine. Galileo pleads with church authorities to recognize that if something can be seen it must be true and to deny the truth is criminal. He is put on trial and recants, but serves house arrest, nonetheless. Galileo's capitulation, and his continued scientific investigation, even under the noses of his captors, provides a powerful exploration of issues of integrity, betrayal, courage, and devotion.

News About Galileo at Undermain Theatre

HEDDA GABLER, ATHENA and More Announced in Undermain Theatre's 2020/2021 Season

April 02, 2020

At Undermain, we're planning for the future. For our 37th year of cutting-edge performances, Undermain is pleased to announce the season of the feminine hero. Plays about women will comprise the four central productions that make up the season.

Dallas Theatre Artist Katherine Owens Passes Away At Age 61

July 23, 2019

Theater visionary, artist, founding artistic director of Dallas's Undermain Theatre and Texas Woman of distinction Katherine Owens has died after a five-month prolonged illness. She was 61 and lived in Dallas with her husband and artistic partner Bruce DuBose.

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