8legs: Chien-shiung wu

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Science-Driven Plays Put Reason and Emotion on Display

Caltech staged a science-driven plays festival, MACH 33, to mix theatre with scientific ideas in a university setting.
Parity portrays Chien-Shiung Wu and her challenges as a woman scientist in the 1940s and 1950s.
River of Night explores Edwin Hubble’s life and his Mount Wilson discoveries.
The festival highlighted the human side of scientists, not just their equations.
Caltech faculty served as science advisors to ensure accurate portrayals.
MACH 33 is led by Brian Brophy and features TACIT’s associate artistic director Arden Thomas and director Alan Remmen.
The festival includes Parity, River of Night, and Redshift as core readings.
The festival aims to dynamize conversations about science and art.
Caltech hosted post-show reflections with scientists sharing memories and context.
The festival showcased the collaboration between artists and scientists for audience engagement.
The event was part of TACIT’s annual programming at Caltech’s festival.

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