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Emilie

By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sarah Hawkins Moan

Jan 12-Feb 3, 2018

Passionate. Brilliant. Defiant.

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, fast, funny, sexy 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.

“An evening of humor and heartbreak with a powerhouse ending.” – BroadwayWorld.com  “Emilie is quite the best play I have read in a very long time,”- Robert Schenkkan, Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright

Lauren Gunderson wrote Bauer, the beautiful examination of art and commerce we staged in our second season.

Our production of Emilie is generously sponsored by FRIENDS OF OPEN BOOK.

Featuring Krista Schafer Ewbank as Emilie and Jonathan Davidson as Voltaire. With Caitlin Morrison, Patrick Loos, Cynthia Szczesny, and Matthew Wallace. Costumes by Cheryl Zemke, Set by Eric Niece, Lights by Harley Miah, movement by Geri Conner.  Stage Managed by Jillian Joie Dahl.  Meet the cast and crew HERE.

To purchase tickets click HERE (or call or visit our box office: 734 288-7753)

Tickets are $20, or $15 for students and seniors.

EMILIE performance dates and times

Friday Jan 12, 8pm *opening night, all tickets $30.  Includes afterglow
Saturday Jan 13, 8pm
Friday Jan 19, 8pm
Saturday Jan 20, 8pm
Sunday Jan 21, 2pm followed by a discussion with the artists
Friday Jan 26, 8pm
Saturday Jan 27, 8pm
Sunday Jan 28, 2pm followed by a discussion with the artists
Thursday Feb 1, 8pm
Friday Feb 2, 8pm
Saturday Feb 3, 8pm

Emilie was passionate about science and love.

Matthew Wallace as Newton, Krista Schafer Ewbank as Emilie, and Jonathan Davidson as Voltaire

Ticketing and seating policies:

GENERAL ADMISSION – Because our seating configuration changes with each show, we do not sell specific seats.  While our patrons are generally friendly and often willing to shift down to make a pair out of two orphan seats in the same row, there may be no easy way to get you together if we are sold out and the empty seats are spread throughout the theatre.  At Open Book our doors open 30 minutes before show time. Come early, pick your seats, and relax.

LATE ARRIVALS  will be seated at the discretion of the house manager.

PLEASE DON’T WEAR STRONG SCENTS to the theatre, as a courtesy to the other patrons.

NO REFUNDS – tickets CAN be transferred or exchanged.  Call the Box Office (734 288-7753) for more information.

RESERVED (but unpaid) TICKET POLICY -if you haven’t paid for your tickets 15 minutes before curtain, and we have people waiting… we will release them and sell them to someone who is waiting. (This can be avoided by paying in advance by phone or online. If your ticket has been paid for we will not release it).

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734 288-7753

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Open Book Theatre Company
1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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