Dr. Keeling's Curve

  • Apr 21, 2023 - Apr 23, 2023
  • Sierra Madre Playhouse

Starring Mike Farrell (Captain B.J. Hunnicutt of M*A*S*H) as Dr. Keeling, Dr. Keeling’s Curve tells the story of the life and work of Dr. Charles David (“Dave”) Keeling (1928-2005), whose work on CO2 measurement at Caltech in the mid 1950s gave the world its first early warnings of the dangers of Climate Change. He went on researching CO2 for the rest of his life, resisting many attempts by ignorant government bureaucrats to shut down his program. Science historian Spencer Heart, author of “The Discovery of Global Warming” has called Keeling "the key figure" in any history of climate change discovery. Had it not been for Keeling, it might have been another twenty years before the world understood the menace posed by CO2.

At the request of the artist, the wearing of face masks is still currently required at performances of this production. All county COVID-19 protocols in effect at the time of opening will be followed. See here for our current COVID-19 policies.

Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission. There will be a 15-minute talkback following each performance.

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Starring Mike Farrell (Captain B.J. Hunnicutt of M*A*S*H) as Dr. Keeling, Dr. Keeling’s Curve tells the story of the life and work of Dr. Charles David (“Dave”) Keeling (1928-2005), whose work on CO2 measurement at Caltech in the mid 1950s gave the world its first early warnings of the dangers of Climate Change.

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Date Performance Times
Apr 21, 2023 8:00 PM Buy Tickets
Apr 22, 2023 8:00 PM Buy Tickets
Apr 23, 2023 2:00 PM Buy Tickets