Émilie: La Marquise du Châtelet défend sa vie ce soir
from Théâtre du Rêve
March 14-23, 2025 at 7 Stages
Théâtre du Rêve vous présente Lauren Gunderson’s Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight in its first ever French translation. 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 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. All performances will be in French with English supertitles.
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PLUS, a free roundtable event!

A Force to be Reckoned With: Émilie du Châtelet’s Life and Legacy – A Round Table
March 15, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 PM
The roundtable will be in English and center on women in STEAM, including Émilie du Châtelet, the real-life Enlightenment Era scientist on whose life the play, Émilie: La Marquise du Châtelet défend sa vie ce soir, is based. Free to attend. Presented in partnership with the Atlanta Science Festival.