Plays of Science and Discovery

Description

The 21 short plays in this collection seek to humanize science by looking at advances in science and invention from the point of view of both famous and not-so-famous men and women. The stories go as far back as the ancient world and continue into the modern age. This anthology explores various branches of science–from physics and medicine to astronomy and cryptology–making important scientific ideas and notable scientists more real by dramatizing them. Each play runs between 8 and 10 minutes with a cast size of 2 to 5 characters, and have simple costume, prop, and set listings. Ideal for STEM or STEAM middle and high schools, the stage directions and production notes help students visualize the scene, even when simply being read in class. Each play includes a “Background” that sets the information and historical context of the drama and an “Aftermath” that explains what happened after the moments captured on stage. show more