The University of Scranton Players Presents 'Emilie La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight'

The University of Scranton Players will present "Emilie La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight," by Lauren Gunderson. The production will run April 27-30. Shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday shows will begin at 2 p.m. All performances will take place in the Studio Theatre in the McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts on The University of Scranton campus.

Most plays begin in darkness, but for this story, it’s especially meaningful, given that the main character speaks from the beyond. Emilie du Châtelet begins the play, surprised to find herself alive again, and offered the opportunity to reevaluate and in some ways relive, key moments in her life. It is quite a life. The play examines her intellectual and romantic pursuits as a member of the French aristocracy during the early 18th century. Possessing education unusual for a woman in her time, du Châtelet demonstrates passion for learning, philosophy and scientific exploration.

The company of "Emilie" features: Nicole Tonny of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Gabriella Palmer of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Nefty Guadalupe of Newark, New Jersey, Alek Panchik of Hershey, Pennsylvania and Jamie Santiago Gonzalez of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Details For Those Interested in attending

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for senior citizens, students and University of Scranton faculty and staff. Reservations can be made at this URL: https://forms.gle/3Kh6obbDx8zHmSmz5

For more information, contact the University Players box office at 570-941-4318 or visit the Players website at www.thescrantonplayers.com or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The University of Scranton Players is an academic theatre program that brings exceptional theatre to Northeastern Pennsylvania every season. The Players’ productions feature University of Scranton students in a mix of classical and contemporary works under the direction and mentorship of award-winning faculty and guest artists.