Remembering H.M. at Central Sq. Theater

Henry Molaison (1926-2008)

A Scientific Detective Story
REMEMBERING H.M.
written & directed by Wesley Savick
April 12 – May 13, 2012, Central Square Theater, Cambridge

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At the age of 27, Henry Molaison became frozen in time. After experimental brain surgery, H.M. (as he was known to the scientific community) was unable to form new memories. His personal tragedy became neuroscience’s golden opportunity, contributing more to our understanding of the brain than had been learned in the previous 100 years. A scientific detective story, Remembering H.M. explores the mysteries of his moving story, expanding on them and helping us understand ourselves. This World Premiere is being created in conversation between scientists who studied H.M. and artists: playwright Wesley Savick (Playwright/Director of CC@MIT’s adaptation of Alan Lightman’s Einstein’s Dreams), composer Tod Machover (MIT Professor of Music and Media) and designer Justin Townsend.

You are also invited to a free reading of excerpts from the work-in-progress, as part of MIT Family Weekend, Oct. 15, 2011, Little Kresge, 2 & 4 pm.  The 60-minute program will include conversation with artists and guest scientists.

Produced by Catalyst Collaborative@MIT, a science theater collaboration between MIT and Underground Railway Theater. Remembering HM is also a collaboration with MIT Museum and the Cambridge Science Festival. www.centralsquaretheater.og

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