George Capaccio as Albert Einstein

In this one-hour interactive performance, George invites you to enter the boundary-breaking universe that is the mind of Albert Einstein. You will discover that time and space are inseparable, that time actually slows down the faster you go, and that if you could travel at the speed of light, time would actually stop! 

But there’s a lot more to the story than Einstein’s insights into the nature of reality. George focuses on the great scientist’s very human qualities, including his sense of humor, his fondness for Jewish jokes, and his trials and tribulations as a family man. As part of the show, you’ll time travel with George on the trajectory of Einstein’s life—from lowly patent clerk in a Swiss office to world-class physicist. And you’ll gain insight into two of his greatest scientific achievements: the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity, both of which overturned long-held views about the very nature of reality and pointed the way to the computer revolution of the 21st century. George has performed in many of Boston’s theaters, including the American Repertory Theater. For several years, he acted with the Museum of Science’s Science Theater where he performed in the Planetarium as Galileo and in the Theater of Electricity as Nikola Tesla. George’s performing career includes working as a professional storyteller for audiences of all ages.  For additional information, check out his website: www.georgecapaccio.com.

Presented by the Maynard Council on Aging and the Friends of the Maynard Library.