Journey through the universe on Spaceship Earth with the Leonardo da Vinci of the twentieth century as your guide. Futurist, environmentalist, and geodesic dome designer Bucky Fuller takes us on an adventure through his life and times—from his childhood in Massachusetts, to his meeting with Albert Einstein, to his breakthrough moments of invention. A visionary who anticipated many of the challenges the world faces today, Fuller shows us how to save humanity and the planet by doing more with less.
R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
A.R.T. Season
January 14, 2011 through February 5, 2011
"Derrah conveys Fuller’s perpetual excitement in the workings of the universe and his own remarkable mind….even if you’re scratching your head, chances are you’ll be glad you heard him say it."
Boston Globe
Written and Directed by
D. W. Jacobs
From the life, work, and writings of
R. Buckminster Fuller
| DESIGNERS: | |
| Set & Lighting Design | David Lee Cuthbert |
| Costume Design | Darla Cash |
| Projections | Jim Findlay |
| Sound/Composition | Luis Perez |
| CAST: | |
| R. Buckminster Fuller | Thomas Derrah* |
| ADDITIONAL STAFF: | |
| Stage Manager | Adele Nadine Traub* |
| Dramaturg | Annie DiMario |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Chris de Camillis |
| Production Associate | Sarah Gasser |
| (*) members of Actors Equity Association | |
"Extraordinary…. a whirlwind of impassioned ideas, both whimsical and deadly serious….leaves us with the belief that problems can be solved, if only individuals take up the challenge. Derrah demonstrates astounding range and stamina."
Boston Herald
“Hugely entertaining!”
Los Angeles Times
"SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: 'Caution, this play… contains IDEAS.' "
Smith, SAN DIEGO READER
“Startlingly funny, intellectually stimulating, and genuinely moving.”
San Francisco Examiner
"One of the liveliest, most engaging, thought-provoking productions you may ever see.Thomas Derrah captures his spirited essence and zest for life in an extraordinary performance." -Metro More
"Astonishing.... If Earth was a spaceship to Bucky, then Tommy Derrah blasts off the stage and into the stratosphere of what's possible for an actor; all I wanted to do was hang on for the ride." -Joyce Kulhawik
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WBUR.org: "Buckminster Fuller — the influential thinker and futurist — is known around the world for his big ideas and his inventions, including the curious-looking but structurally efficient geodesic dome. But now the Massachusetts native is coming home, thanks to a new one-man production at the American Repertory Theater." More
Author D. W. Jacobs on learning from R. Buckminster Fuller. More
R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe is "an entertainment modeled on the celebrated lectures Fuller traveled the world to give...in which the famously voluble Bucky tells the story of his life, expounds on some of his key ideas, and occasionally bursts into song..." -The Boston Globe More
A welcome note from A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus. More
"Thomas Derrah's Bucky is a delighted dervish of thought, his ideas, recollections, prognostications, and tender feelings tumbling like gymnastics in a circus of discovery....a spry and spiritual performance that captures not only the intellectual inventiveness of this iconoclastic thinker but also his childlike enthusiasm." -The Boston Phoenix More
R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE is "extraordinary.... A whirlwind of impassioned ideas, both whimsical and deadly serious.... Leaves us with the belief that problems can be solved, if only individuals take up the challenge. Derrah demonstrates astounding range and stamina." — Boston Herald More
One-man play at A.R.T. recounts futurist Fuller’s life. More
Annie DiMario on R. Buckminster Fuller. More
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Press Releases
January 7, 2011Contact: Kati Mitchell (617-496-2000x8881)Kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
MEDIA ADVISORYA.R.T. ANNOUNCES SPECIAL DISCUSSIONS TO ACCOMPANY PERFORMANCES OF... More
American Repertory Theater presents R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
For Immediate Release: December 1, 2010Contact: Kati Mitchell 617-495-2668kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
American Repertory TheaterpresentsR. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE... More
For Immediate Release August 26, 2010 Contact: Kati Mitchell617-496-2000 x 8841kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
American Repertory TheaterAnnounces Creative Teams for the 2010/11 Season
Cambridge, Mass — The... More
Contact: Kati Mitchell617-496-2000x8841kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
For release on Friday, May 7, 2010
American Repertory TheaterAnnounces its 2010/11 Season:CABARET • ALICE vs. WONDERLAND • THE BLUE... More
Run time
2 hours and 15 minutes (includes a 15-minute intermission)
Venue
64 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Need to know
Single tickets on sale to members: 11/30.
On sale to the public: 12/14.
Access
Accessibilty
Assistive Listening Devices
Large Print Programs
Performance sponsors:
Ann and Graham Gund
Restaurant Partner: Henrietta's Table
