2009.10.07
Darwin on stage
As part of Virginia Tech's year-long celebration of all things Charles Darwin and the science of evolution, the school has produced a play called "Living Darwin" that premieres tonight. It's a multidisciplinary project between scientists, historians and artists on campus.
Darwin’s theories continue to profoundly impact contemporary understandings of the natural world, as well as the place of humans within it. Living Darwin brings to life his writings and thought -- as well as the popular and scientific interpretations, refutations, and expansions that have followed.
“Regardless of one’s understanding or belief in evolutionary theory, Living Darwin examines how personal identity and interactions with others are shaped by stories, concepts, and metaphors that are linked to evolutionary thought,” said [creative director Ann] Kilkelly.
If you live in the New River Valley, check it out in Squires Studio Theater at 7:30. It only runs for three nights (Oct. 7-9), so don't miss your chance to learn some more about one of the most important insights ever into the way the universe works.
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin of Species."
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The universe? Did the Galapagos Islands have a gateway to other galaxies that I hadn't heard about?
This is a strange BLOG entry for the RTEB if you ask me. Promoting a play about Darwin?
Comment by Bob H — October 7, 2009 @ 11:37 am
I thought everyone that had evolved knew this!
Comment by Blue John — October 7, 2009 @ 12:07 pm
Arent opposable thumb-less creatures lining up to buy tickets? How ever will they get their wallet out?? Assuming they have invented one.. and gave it a name...
Comment by Marked Man (Mark) — October 7, 2009 @ 12:28 pm
Yeah. Things like this. These are the expendable frivolities Virginia colleges could easily dispense with in tough times. Why do I bet the Weldon Cooper Center wouldn't agree?
Comment by Suzie — October 7, 2009 @ 1:35 pm