Magic Theatre presents FREE public forum on global warming April 5, 2006

Magic Theatre present Sloan Symposium Panel on Global Warming

Magic Theatre, San Francisco?s premiere home for new plays, announces the Sloan Symposium, a free forum open to the public taking place Wednesday, April 5 at 4pm at Magic Theatre. Titled The Ice-Breaker Panel on Climatology: Ice Caps & Shifting Global Climate, the public forum accompanies the world premiere production of The Ice-Breaker by David Rambo, which explores global warming.

The panel features scientific experts Eric Steig, Isotope Geochemist and Professor at University of Washington; Christina Hulbe, Geophysicist, Professor at Portland State University; and David Archer, Chemical Oceanographer, Professor at University of Chicago; and will be moderated by Thomas Humphrey of San Francisco?s Exploratorium.

The panel is presented by The Magic Theatre / Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Initiative as a satellite event in association with HOT HOUSE?06, Magic?s national platform for new plays. For reservations, please call (415) 441-8822.

?The Ice-Breaker suddenly seems ripped from the headlines, addressing global environmental issues in a very human and intimate fashion,? says Artistic Director Chris Smith. ?Engaging a public dialogue about the scientific issues is at the heart of the Sloan Initiative and the Sloan Symposium is a wonderful opportunity to expand our community?s awareness.?

The Ice-Breaker by David Rambo is the third play in this year?s HOT HOUSE, Magic?s national platform for new plays. Directed by Art Manke, The Ice-Breaker presents the cut-throat and politicized world of science research. A young PhD student on the verge of a momentous discovery seeks an ally in a disgraced genius and their relationship takes an unexpected turn. The Ice-Breaker previews Saturday, March 11 through Friday, March 17; Opening Night is Saturday, March 18, with performances in the Sam Shepard Theatre. The play runs in rotating repertory with two other world premieres through April 9.

Wednesday, April 5, 4pm

Magic Theatre, Fort Mason, San Francisco

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Reservations: (415) 441-8822

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