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Galileo has always been a fixture in modern day culture. Maybe not as prevalent as say, Einstein (who's name has become adjective), but quite as important. Hidden beneath layers of scholarly texts, good natured romance films, and confusion lies a man. A real person, not just a figment of our imagination that represents discovery and learning.

I feel that this play finally get's it, the Galileo who we all know, with a large dose of reality included. It's refreshing to finally read a play that is what is. The dialogue is sharp and realistic. The chronological oder of his most prevelent experiences and the surrounding world add to the play as well. The characters may appear one dimensional on the surface, but most people do at first too!