From Backstage.com: Author, director, and Emmy-winning actor Alan Alda (M*A*S*H, The West Wing) will present a reading of his original play Dear Albert, a dramatic adaptation of letters written by Albert Einstein, at the first annual World Science Festival Sunday, June 1, 7 p.m., at Miller Theatre on the Columbia University campus. The production will star Tony award-winning actor Anthony LaPaglia (A View From the Bridge) with direction by Tony award-winner Daniel Sullivan (The Homecoming).

On Saturday, May 31, Alda revisits his acclaimed performance as the Nobel Prize winning physicist Richard Feynman in Peter Parnell’s play QED. Reading from this exploration of Feynman’s work and life, Alda brings forth a moving portrayal of one of the most brilliant and colorful physicists of the 20th century.

General admission tickets for both events are $40 (or $20 for students) and can be purchased at www.worldsciencefestival.com.

The World Science Festival will take place throughout New York City, May 28-June 1, 2008. The festival will feature Nobel laureates, researchers, as well as creative artists, filmmakers and performers to conduct more than 40 science-themed events.

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