3 Questions: Alan Brody on “Small Infinities”
You may have read books about Isaac Newton. But have you ever seen a play about him? Now is your chance. The MIT 2016 celebrations, commemorating the Institute’s 100th year in Cambridge, include the U.S. debut of “Small Infinities,” a work by MIT professor of theater Alan Brody. The play explores the “life and paradox” of Newton and is among many produced works written by Brody, who has won awards for plays such as “Invention for Fathers and Sons” and “The Company of Angels,” among others. “Small Infinities” will be performed at the Kresge Little Theater, April 7-9 and 14-16, at 7:30 pm. MIT News recently talked to Brody about the play. Q. What is “Small Infinities” about? A. It’s about Isaac Newton. And one of the things that always fascinated me about him was that he had an absolutely medieval mind. At the same time, he was the father of...