E=MC2 IS A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF ALBERT EINSTEIN. Not only was Einstein a Nobel Prize winner in physics and one of the great geniuses of all time, he led a life which had an indelible impact on history, even including WWII.  E=MC2 explores the many roles of Albert Einstein – son, husband, father, physicist, advocate for German Jewish scientists, civil rights activist and Zionist – all set in format of memorable music, dance and drama. 

The play is structured in two acts, covering the years 1896-1955, and has a cast of 15-16 actors. Albert Einstein (“EINSTEIN”) is our narrator. He speaks from his Princeton, New Jersey study circa 1954, as he looks back on his life. A younger actor, Albert (“ALBERT”), leads us through all the vignettes that make up the musical. 

THE STORY BEHIND E=MC2…

Karen Soroca and Janet Marie (“SOROCA & ALLOCCA”)

KAREN SOROCA and JANET MARIE have been writing songs as “SOROCA & ALLOCCA” for twenty years and have been friends even longer. E=MC2 is their first musical!  Karen had the concept for the musical in mind for years and had studied Professor Einstein in depth. At Christmastime 2018, Karen approached Janet about co-writing E=MC2. Janet responded: “Karen, you’ve been talking about this for years. Let’s do it!” In January of 2019, Karen and Janet dove in, writing the songs first and then, the book. A first draft was created in an astoundingly short eight months. 

WHY IS ”E=MC2” Relevant Now?

Einstein has had a profound impact on history and science, even down to the GPS on your phone!  The fascination with Einstein is universal.  On Facebook alone, Albert Einstein has NINETEEN MILLION followers!  A brand new, multi-million-dollar Albert Einstein Museum is being built in Israel and is expected to be a major tourist attraction.  In short, the Albert Einstein brand has a built-in appeal that will be of universal interest to theatre-goers of all ages 12 and up.