– FROM THE ARCHIVE – Lieserl – age 18, dark, serious girl. Dressed for today’s weather, but her clothes are dark and reminiscent of late 19th century style. Setting: Today, somewhere nearby. A simple over-head projector nearby. NOTES: The public first became aware of Einstein’s first illegitimate daughter, Lieserl, in 1987 when the first volume of his collected papers was published. Lieserl was born to Albert Einstein and Mileva Maric in 1902, two years before they officially married. She was born in Mileva’s home-town in Serbia and was given to members of Mileva’s family to raise. Albert was not there…
The Science Creative Quarterly
By laurengunderson
Lauren is a playwright, short story author, actor, and teacher in Atlanta. She speaks on the intersection of science and theatre, and has written for The Scientist and other publications. Her plays (usually about science or science history) are regularly seen around the US and parts of Canada. She has a book of plays called DEEPEN THE MYSTERY: Science and The South Onstage - you should read it. Her website is cool too: www.LaurenGunderson.com
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Lieserl – age 18, dark, serious girl. Dressed for today’s weather, but her clothes are dark and reminiscent of late 19th century style. Setting: Today, somewhere nearby. A simple over-head projector nearby. NOTES: The public first became aware of Einstein’s first illegitimate daughter, Lieserl, in 1987 when the first volume of his collected papers was published. Lieserl was born to Albert Einstein and Mileva Maric in 1902, two years before they officially married. She was born in Mileva’s home-town in Serbia and was given to members of Mileva’s family to raise. Albert was not there at the birth, nor did…