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A new theater company is running in New York City. Founded by Producer Eric Krebs, The Science Theater Company “uses the magic of theatre to make science fun.” As the need to provide more emphasis on STEM courses in schools grows, this is one very clever idea. There are two current shows running and one more which will open in September.
The first show of this grouping which is still running is That Physics Show which won the 2017 Drama Desk Award for “Unique Theatrical Experience.” The show has run nearly 500 performances as it approaches its third year in November. It features physics wizard David Maiullo who based the show on the notion that “It’s Not Magic, it’s Physics!” In addition to running in New York, That Physics Show recently opened in Beijing, China in a Mandarin version.
The second is That Chemistry Show which is now in its second year. This show was created by Borislaw Bilash, a, long time chemistry professor and educator. It includes some 30 demonstrations, each with a name range from “Dragon’s Breath and “Elephant Toothpaste” to “Exploding Cloud” and “Genie in a Bottle.”
The newest show begins September 15. Titled That Inventions Show, it is presented in association with “The Museum of Interesting Things” and its founder Denny Daniel. The show will trace the history of inventions from 1850 to the present. Scheduled for inclusion are hands-on demonstrations of the first sound recordings, early projections and film, steam engines, telephones, ingenious toys and a multitude of other electric, electronic and mechanical inventions that have led to our current world.
Additional Information about Science Theater Company
For more information, a full schedule of performances and to purchase tickets, go to the website at www.sciencetheatercompany.com.
Performances of these shows are at The Playroom Theater, 151 West 46 Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue.