CENTER TWP. — Penn State Beaver invites the community to a special production of “The Madness of Hercules” by Euripides, which will examine the issue of gun violence.
The dramatic reading by Theater of War Productions will take place on Zoom beginning 7 p.m. Feb. 18, starring Taylor Schilling ("Orange Is The New Black"), Frankie Faison ("Coming to America"), David Denman ("The Office"), Jumaane Williams and Nyasha Hatendi.
Theater of War Productions works with leading film, theater, and television actors to present dramatic readings of seminal plays, from classical Greek tragedies to modern and contemporary works, followed by town hall-style discussions designed to confront social issues by drawing out raw and personal reactions to themes highlighted in the plays. The guided discussions underscore how the plays resonate with contemporary audiences and invite audience members to share their perspectives and experiences, and, helping to break down stigmas, foster empathy, compassion and a deeper understanding of complex issues.