Emilie: La Marquise du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight at The Assembly Theatre

The Flare Productions is proud to present Lauren Gunderson's "Emilie: La Marquise du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight", presented by arrangment with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Tonight, 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves; and ends up with both a formula and a legacy that permeates history.

The Flare's production, directed by emerging Canadian & American director Gabrielle Bauman, places Emilie in a black box space, relying on chalk, light and dance to make her way through her own life. Under movement direction by Anikka Hanson, intimacy and court life is magically weaved into her story, transporting our characters and audience into a French Court of class, deceit and astronomical imagery.

Written by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Gabrielle Bauman

Movement Directed by Annika Hanson

Stage Managed by Theodore McClennan

Assistant Stage Managed by Desiree Brathwaite

Featuring

Aurora McClennan as Emilie

Carling Tedesco as Emilie Alternate

Mason Sheaves as Voltaire

Marissa Rasmussen as Soubrette

Tanner Homonko as Gentleman

Desiree Brathwaite as Madam