Miss Curie of the East tells the story of Samira Moussa Aly, Egypt's first nuclear scientist, who aspired to create an affordable cancer treatment inspired by her mother's battle with the disease. Amidst the backdrop of post-WW2 political tension, she faced the challenges of being a woman and a Muslim in a male-dominated field, inadvertently contributing to the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The play explores her complex legacy, media obscurity, and the barriers she faced in her quest for scientific progress. Written by SEVAN, this compelling narrative highlights the intersection of gender, faith, and groundbreaking scientific ambition.
Cast and Creative Team for Miss Curie of the East at Ensemble Studio Theatre
Cast
Mikaela Berry
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Jayne Deely
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Alexa Derman
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Stefani Kuo
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Chris Littler
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Kelly Tieger
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Ellen Winter
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Jared Mezzocchi
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Sharyn Rothstein
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DeAndre Short
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Phillip Christian Smith
Bright Light
P.C. Verrone
The Forester
Emma Watkins
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Thandiwe Mawungwa
How Power Flows
SEVAN
Miss Curie of the East
Emily Chadick Weiss
SPRAY
Creative Team
Estefanía Fadul
Co-Artistic Director
Graeme Gillis
Co-Artistic Director
Doron Weber
Vice President and Program Director
Linsay Firman
Program Director
Mikaela Berry
Playwright
Jayne Deely
Playwright
Alexa Derman
Playwright
Stefani Kuo
Playwright
Chris Littler
Book Writer
Kelly Tieger
Book Writer
Ellen Winter
Music Writer
Jared Mezzocchi
Playwright
Sharyn Rothstein
Playwright
DeAndre Short
Playwright
Phillip Christian Smith
Playwright
P.C. Verrone
Playwright
Emma Watkins
Playwright
Thandiwe Mawungwa
Playwright
SEVAN
Playwright
Emily Chadick Weiss
Playwright
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