Productions
The Theory of Relativity is a feel-good song cycle about the wonders of human connection. The show is framed with a physics test question that causes the cast of characters to think about their lives, and each person goes through moments of introspection that inevitably lead them to realize how everyone and everything is connected. Their personal stories cover ideas such as uncertainty in love (and math), childhood friendships, parental expectations, and the beauty of coexistence.
The story follows a young journalist, MC, who is trying to make her way up the corporate ladder while also trying to find her way in life. She takes a risk by embarking on an independent news story to interview strangers in Philadelphia in an attempt to understand what keeps their hearts beating. Through serendipitous connections and thoughtful (and sometimes musical) conversations, we learn about what it means to be connected in our world through MC’s eyes.
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