Emilie & Voltaire: Lovers of the Enlightenment

presented by Renesan

We have all heard the name Voltaire and know of his accomplishments, but until fairly recently the accomplishments of his long-time lover, Emilie du Châtelet, were lost to us. Emilie led a most unconventional life, not only because she studied languages and the sciences, but also because she lived openly with Voltaire for 15 years. This was in spite of her marriage to a Marquis and station in the court of Louis XV.

This presentation will focus on the life she built, the work she did to advance science, and her relationship with the man she loved. The last 18 months of her life were the subject of a play, portions of which will be referenced to bring her to life for a modern audience.

Course format is presentation-based. Participants can see and hear the instructor and any presentation materials, but participants are not on camera and are muted. Participants can ask the instructor questions via a moderated chat text box. Course size will not be capped.

$20 • To register, please visit renesan.org.
Questions can be directed to renesan@newmexico.com.

Instructor:
Talia Pura is a theatre artist living and working in Santa Fe. She is the president of Theatre Santa Fe, New Mexico’s ambassador for the Dramatists Guild of America, and a member of the local SAG-AFTRA branch council. Her own theatre company, Blue Raven Theatre, focuses on the work of female playwrights.