New York-based theater group The Civilians awarded a $700K National Science Foundation grant

NY-based theater group wins $700K government grant

NEW YORK — A New York-based theater troupe known for projects investigating real-life topics has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

The Obie-winning group The Civilians received the rare three-year award for their production of a musical about climate change called “The Great Immensity.”

The work tells the story of a photojournalist who disappears while working in the rain forests of Panama. It’s based on interviews with scientists, trappers, shippers, indigenous community leaders, tour guides and politicians.

The musical has a story by Steven Cosson, who also wrote “This Beautiful City.” Music and lyrics are by Michael Friedman, whose “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” is about to debut on Broadway.

No performance dates have been announced.

Online:

www.thecivilians.org