The mathematics of longing: Exploring the interface between science and theatre by translating mathematical theorems into a play script

This PhD investigated how a playwright could translate what is elemental and elegant about a series of disparate mathematical equations into a play script such that the translations were expressed as an overall unified narrative that makes an overarching comment about science and humanity. By combining cultural translation and ekphrasis, a new methodology model was created for writing my PhD play entitled The Mathematics of Longing. Furthermore, the play script was presented in a non-traditional publishing format that visually invokes the subtext of the play, and potentially influences future production mis en scenes of the play text.