"Arcadia" is a 1993 stage play by Tom Stoppard that intertwines two storylines set in the same English country house, Sidley Park, but separated by two centuries.
In the early 19th century, the story follows the inhabitants of Sidley Park, including Thomasina Coverly, a young girl fascinated by mathematics, and her tutor, Septimus Hodge. Their intellectual pursuits intersect with romantic entanglements and the landscape architecture of the garden.
In the present day, a group of academics and historians investigates the events of the past, attempting to uncover the truth behind a mysterious hermit who lived on the estate and the fate of Thomasina.
As the play unfolds, themes of love, science, literature, and the elusive nature of truth emerge, with Stoppard blending humor, intellect, and emotion to explore the interconnectedness of past and present, and the eternal quest for knowledge and understanding.
This play is 48 pages and has 13 characters. The estimated reading time is 1 1/2 hours.
The reading will take place at a member's apartment. The address, door code, and phone number will be sent in the two reminder emails.
As always, two spots are reserved for new WICE members until a few days before the reading. If they have not been filled, we open them to members on the wait list.
Registration opens on 09 September 2024.
