The 90-minute production is a dramatic, musical, and intellectual presentation by performer and Galileo expert Mark Thompson, who portrays "the father of modern science." His material is based on actual correspondence and writings of Galileo, as well as those of his many biographers.

Through his dialogue with the audience on a wide range of subjects, Thompson -- dressed in authentic Renaissance attire -- will share the wisdom and life experiences of Galileo, lacing his narration with original lute songs.

Thompson, who has done all the research and writing for his production, has been presenting the production to California audiences for the past two years. A cantor at Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana, Calif., Thompson holds a master's degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a bachelor's degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

His presentation, which is free and open to the public, is being sponsored by UNLV's departments of philosophy, history, music, and theatre.

For additional information, call the UNLV philosophy department at 895-3433.