Skip Main Navigation
Eventbrite
Browse Events
Organize
Help
Log InSign Up
Menu
Page Content
This event has ended.

Actions Panel

Nov 15

Manya: The Living History of Marie Curie ~ Live Theater, Nov 15th & 16th

By Parity Productions

When and where

Date and time

November 15, 2014 · 7:30pm - November 16, 2014 · 2pm PST

Location

Victoria Theatre 2961 16th St San Francisco, CA 94103

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Description

What if you could time travel to 1915 Paris and meet one of the world's greatest scientists?

You're invited to meet two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Skłodowska-Curie in this acclaimed theatrical production of MANYA: The Living History of Marie Curie at the Victoria Theater in San Francisco on November 15th @ 7:30pm & November 16th @ 2:00pm.

VIDEO PREVIEW: http://www.vimeo.com/107822994

“Your masterful depiction of Madame Curie — her heart, spirit and intellect — mesmerized audiences.” ~Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Two shows! Saturday, November 15th @ 7:30pm & Sunday, November 16th @ 2:00pm

____

Marie Curie (née Maria Skłodowska) is best known for the discovery of radioactivity — including the first successful treatment for cancer — but few understand the obstacles she faced just to get into the laboratory.

This inspiring living history theatrical production reveals Marie’s remarkable journey from her childhood in Poland through groundbreaking research in France and international prominence.

Masterfully portrayed by acclaimed living history scholar & playwright, Susan Marie Frontczak, MANYA: The Living History of Marie Curie explores the tenacity of the human spirit and the enduring allure of scientific discovery.

With over 350 performances across 31 states and nine countries, we are excited to bring MANYA to the historic Victoria Theatre. Built in 1908 — and restored to its original splendor — this family-owned venue remains San Francisco’s oldest theater!

Written, Performed & Directed for the Stage by Susan Marie Frontczak, Storysmith®

http://www.storysmith.org/manya

____

Praise for Manya: The Living History of Marie Curie:

“A very empathetic and poignant vision of the person, the woman, and the scientist Madame Curie. With both humor and sharp observations, Frontczak creates Marie Curie's universe.” ~Gertie Skaarup, Niels Bohr Institute

“Scientists in the audience applaud the accuracy of the presentation, while the non-scientists rejoice at the accessibility of Manya's scientific descriptions.” ~The American Museum of Science and Energy, Oak Ridge, TN

"MANYA was the most incredible performance I have ever experienced. I was drawn in not only by the portrayal of Marie Curie the Scientist, but also by Marie Curie the Person. The combination of a truly inspiring and historically accurate story combined with an outstanding portrayal of Marie Curie make MANYA a performance that I will never forget." ~Dr. John Stenger-Smith, Chemistry Professor


About Susan Marie Frontczak | Scholar, Playwright & Performer - Storysmith®

For over 20 years, Susan Marie Frontczak (www.storysmith.org) has brought literature and history to life, created stories from thin air, and honed personal experience into tales worth telling again and again. She plays in theatres, corporations, schools, libraries, and festivals internationally. She has created and performed seven different Living History programs across thirty-five of the United States and abroad. She’s presented MANYA over 350 times across 31 states and nine countries abroad. Susan Marie authored the Young Chautauqua handbook for Colorado Humanities. In addition to coaching Young Chautauquans — a youth program for developing living history presentations — she has worked as a Storytelling/Theater Artist-in-Residence across Colorado, and taught storytelling and living history classes to adults for 23 years, including courses at Colorado State University and Naropa University.

In dramatizing the life of Maria Skłodowska, Susan Marie pays homage to their shared Polish heritage. Marie Curie’s perseverance in purifying a tenth of a gram of radium from a ton of pitchblende, in part, inspired Susan to major in Engineering, where she worked for fourteen years at Hewlett Packard before pursuing full time writing and performing. She earned a B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College and a Masters in Software Engineering from Wang Institute of Graduate Studies (now part of Boston University). Susan Marie has always viewed both science and art as complimentary outlets for creativity. It is her aim to reveal the human behind the scientist, while placing Dr. Marie Curie’s life and accomplishments in a memorable historical context.

For more information, contact Jen Myronuk at jen@parityproductions.com.


Tags

  • United States Events
  • California Events
  • Things to do in San Francisco, CA
  • San Francisco Performances
  • San Francisco Arts Performances

About the organizer

Organized by
Parity Productions
Facebook profileTwitter profile
Sales Ended
Event ended

Manya: The Living History of Marie Curie ~ Live Theater, Nov 15th & 16th


Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

By Parity Productions

Events you might like

  • The Setup at The Palace Theater

    The Setup at The Palace Theater
    The Setup at The Palace Theater

    Tomorrow at 9:15 PM
    The Palace Theater (The Speakeasy SF) • San Francisco, CA
    $35
  • Out Loud - The Braid Theater

    Out Loud - The Braid Theater
    Out Loud - The Braid Theater

    Mon, Mar 27, 7:00 PM
    Oshman Family JCC, Freidenrich Conference Center (Building F, 4th Floor) • Palo Alto, CA
    $35
  • What a Surprise! - The Braid Theater

    What a Surprise! - The Braid Theater
    What a Surprise! - The Braid Theater

    Mon, May 22, 7:00 PM
    Oshman Family JCC, Freidenrich Conference Center (Building F, 4th Floor) • Palo Alto, CA
    $35
  • All Out Comedy Theater's Grand Opening

    All Out Comedy Theater's Grand Opening
    All Out Comedy Theater's Grand Opening

    Sat, Apr 15, 8:00 PM
    All Out Comedy Theater-Improv Classes and Comedy Shows • Oakland, CA
    Free
  • Alameda Spring Home Show, April 14th, 15th, 16th 2023

    Alameda Spring Home Show, April 14th, 15th, 16th 2023
    Alameda Spring Home Show, April 14th, 15th, 16th 2023

    Fri, Apr 14, 12:00 PM
    Alameda County Fairgrounds • Pleasanton, CA
    Free
  • The Curiosity Shop's Women's History Fundraiser

    The Curiosity Shop's Women's History Fundraiser
    The Curiosity Shop's Women's History Fundraiser

    Sat, Mar 25, 10:00 AM
    The Curiosity Shop • Berkeley, CA
    Free
  • Carolina Lugo presents Táchira’s Flamenco Dance Theater  Every Sat 5:30

    Carolina Lugo presents Táchira’s Flamenco Dance Theater Every Sat 5:30
    Carolina Lugo presents Táchira’s Flamenco Dance Theater Every Sat 5:30

    Sat, Mar 25, 5:30 PM
    Peña Pachamama • San Francisco, CA
    $25
  • James Sundquist Solo Performances (Living Cartoon Company)

    James Sundquist Solo Performances (Living Cartoon Company)
    James Sundquist Solo Performances (Living Cartoon Company)

    Fri, Apr 28, 8:00 PM
    Stage Werx Theatre • San Francisco, CA
    $20 - $30
  • IN A LANDSCAPE: Filoli Historic House & Garden

    IN A LANDSCAPE: Filoli Historic House & Garden
    IN A LANDSCAPE: Filoli Historic House & Garden

    Tue, May 23, 6:00 PM
    Filoli Historic House & Garden • Woodside, CA
    $75
  • IN A LANDSCAPE: Filoli Historic House & Garden

    IN A LANDSCAPE: Filoli Historic House & Garden
    IN A LANDSCAPE: Filoli Historic House & Garden

    Mon, May 22, 6:00 PM
    Filoli Historic House & Garden • Woodside, CA
    $75

Site Navigation

Use Eventbrite

  • Create Events
  • Pricing
  • Eventbrite Boost
  • Eventbrite Mobile Ticket App
  • Eventbrite Check-In App
  • Eventbrite App Marketplace
  • Event Registration Software
  • Content Standards
  • FAQs
  • Sitemap

Plan events

  • Sell Tickets Online
  • Event Planning
  • Sell Concert Tickets Online
  • Event Payment System
  • Solutions for Professional Services
  • Event Management Software
  • Community Engagement
  • Virtual Events Platform
  • QR Codes for Event Check-In
  • Post your event online

Find events

  • Browse San Francisco Events
  • Get the Eventbrite App

Connect with us

  • Report This Event
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • CA Privacy Notice
  • Accessibility
  • Community Guidelines
Eventbrite + Ticketfly

© 2023 Eventbrite