Presidents' College Lifelong Learning at Univ. of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the works of author Geraldine Brooks. Perhaps you’re captivated by People of the Book, revolving around the Jewish diaspora, or Caleb’s Crossing, about colonial-era Native Americans. Or March, which considers enslaved Black people in the Civil War-era. Her most recent novel, Horse, an art historical mystery based on the legendary racehorse, Lexington, and his black trainer and jockey.
University of Hartford Professor Emeritus Catherine Stevenson will lead an engaging discussion around the themes in Brooks’ deeply researched novels on Thursday, April 23, 2-3:30 p.m. at the University of Hartford. Sponsored by Presidents’ College Lifelong Learning. For discussion tickets, visit Hartford.edu/pc. Questions? Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> or call 860.768.4495.
See Geraldine Brooks live! Brooks will be reading from her works at the Concora Connecticut Choral Artists concerts in New Britain on May 2 at 7 p.m. and in Clinton on May 3 at 3 p.m.For concert tickets visit concora.org.

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Discuss the Works of Author Geraldine Brooks

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the works of author Geraldine Brooks. Perhaps you’re captivated by People of the...

Presidents' Coll. Lifelong Learning, Univ. of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117

In 1944, two worlds — the city of Hartford and the traveling circus — became inextricably linked by tragedy, heroism, and a decades-long search for healing. This course invites you to examine the Hartford Circus Fire through the unique lens of documentary theater, also known as verbatim theater, a genre that transforms real-world interviews and historical records into gripping stage scripts.
University of Hartford English Professor Michele Troy will help us analyze landmark documentary theater works like The Laramie Project, about Matthew Shepard’s murder, and Fires in the Mirror, which explores the 1991 Crown Heights race riots. We’ll then apply these insights to the Theaterworks production of Circus Fire, meeting the week before and after the May 3rd performance to discuss how history is reclaimed on stage.
·Discussions: Mondays, April 27 &amp; May 4 | 2-3:30 p.m. (UHart)
·Performance: Sunday May 3 | 2:30 p.m. | First Company Governor’s Foot Guard Bldg., 159 High Street, Hartford
·Includes 1:30 p.m. Bonus Chat with playwright Jacques Lamarre and director Jared Mezzocchi. 
·Registration Options: 
Full package (Discussions + Play), or 
Discussions Only (Attend the play on your own anytime April 16 -May 23)
Sponsored by President’s College Lifelong Learning at the University of Hartford. Visit Hartford.edu/pc. Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> or call 860.768.4495 with questions or to be added to the mailing list.

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