SOLARIS
A New Play by David Greig
Based on the Novel by Stanislaw Lem
Book-It Repertory Theatre
June 17th-July 9th, 2023
What happens when humans encounter, for the first time, a truly alien intelligence?
For the scientists aboard the space station orbiting Solaris, the strange new planet is a manifestation of their life’s work – a dream come true. To explore an unknown world, learn its nature and design, discover its secrets – isn’t this the meaning of life? But as their mission forces them to confront their own unexplored grief and pain, science proves woefully inadequate, and they must each decide for themselves where the true boundaries to reality lie… and whether the ghosts from their pasts will help or hinder them in building humanity’s future.
“Director Gus Menary has crafted the evening with just the right amount of otherworldly tension… Simply another thrilling surprise from Book-It.”
- BroadwayWorld
“Contender for one of my favorite 2023 shows… See it, especially if you like sci-fi.”
4.75 stars (Out of 5 Stars)
- Showsiveseen.com
“Gus Menary may be leaving his post as Book-It Repertory Theatre’s artistic director, but he’s going out like a champ directing the company’s final show of the season.”
- The Ticket - Seattle Times
PICK OF THE WEEK “I wasn’t sure how well science fiction would translate to the live stage. But this production pulled it off seamlessly.”
- KUOW
Poster by Brandon Jacobson
Photos by Anthony Floyd