The Carpenter Science Theatre Company brings science to life at the Science Museum of Virginia! Professional actors, directors, playwrights, designers and technicians combine their expertise to educate and entertain all ages with wonderful performances throughout the museum.

The Carpenter Science Theatre Company is made possible by a generous grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.

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Fall 2010
A Troop of Echoes: The Poems of Edgar Alan Poe
Professional actors perform famous E.A. Poe poems including “The Raven,”
“The Haunted Palace,” and “Alone.”

Amazing Stories of the Weird and Wonderful
CSTC Tale Tellers share exciting stories that focus on famous hauntings in Virginia.

Holiday 2010
Tesla and Edison by Larry Gard
Nicola Tesla and Thomas Edison encounter each other in the museum’s Rotunda and voice their differences regarding the effectiveness of direct current and alternate current electricity.

Historic Songs of the Railroad
The rich history of Broad Street Station is celebrated in this performance of famous songs of the railroad such as “Drill Ye Terriers” and “John Henry.”

Navigating Danger: The Adventures of Admiral Byrd by Larry Gard
Meet Virginia’s very own Admiral Richard E. Byrd and share the excitement of his arctic explorations.

Spring 2011
Catching Up on Time by Douglas Jones
New technology is sometimes daunting in nature. Set in 1943, at the most busy time in history for Broad Street Station, this short play explores the fear a young woman experiences regarding the development of new railroad technology. Join us trackside for this intriguing performance.

Storytellings are appropriate for all ages and are free with museum admission.

Mysteries of Plasma: The Charles Drew Story
By Derome Scott Smith
February 2-27, 2011
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11 a.m.
Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Eureka Theatre
Tickets: $3
Introduce your class to Dr. Charles Drew, a brilliant and courageous African-American
physician who discovered that blood plasma could be better used for transfusions than whole blood. Drew was appointed director of the Red Cross Blood Bank and served as assistant director of the National Research Council in charge of blood collection for the U.S. Army and Navy. Learn how Drew worked under the constraints of a segregated society to help all citizens of the world, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Recommended for children age 10 and up.

Shakespeare and Galileo
Join us in the Eureka Theatre for intrigue and espionage when the father of modern science meets the world’s most famous playwright!

Listen in on a hypothetical meeting between two brilliant individuals – William Shakespeare and Galileo Galilei – as they explore the relationship between art and science. Espionage, inquisition and a healthy dose of humor combine with authentic costumes and professional actors to make this a compelling experience for school audiences, grades 4 and up!

This 35-minute performance is followed by a 15-minute talk-back with the cast. There is a minimum number of 25 students and teachers who must book a performance. Make your reservation today! Call 800-659-1727 or 804-864-1400. Please ask for your copy of the play's study guide, "A Conversation Between Art and Science.