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,
Jan 12, 2021
MIDLAND, Pa. The Midland Women’s Civic Club, along with its fund-raising arm, the Greater Midland Scholarship Foundation, is holding its annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration and commemoration at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be held virtually via Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Constitutional law professor and CNN contributor Michael Higginbotham will deliver the keynote address following this year’s theme; “Come Together: Only In Darkness Can You See The Stars.”
Higginbotham is a distinguished legal scholar and attorney who has taught at the University of Baltimore School of Law since 1988. He earned his undergrad degree at Brown University and law degrees from both Yale University and the University of Cambridge. He made his first foray into politics as a candidate in Maryland’s special congressional election for the seat vacated by the passing of