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Theater Screenplay: "Apostates, PA" by Sarah Moon
Screenplay / Theater Presentation: "Apostates, PA"
Doors open at 3:30pm | Event: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Packing House venue - 156 River Rd, Willington CT
Free Admission | Registration Required
Please register for this free event at the ticket link or by using the link below. Thank you!
Site: https://thepackinghouse.us/upcoming/2023/11/19-apostates-pa
EC-CHAP is pleased to present "Apostates, PA", the first segment in Sarah Moon's residency project. Sarah Moon is an established playwright and currently EC-CHAP's Artist-in-Residence, Director of the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery, and Assistant Professor of Humanities at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
~~ Middle-aged history teacher Sharon and young, new teacher James make an unlikely connection when the latter plays Franklin for Sharon’s annual “Ben Franklin Day” at Jenkintown High. James uses the favor to encourage Sharon to open her mind when it comes to history and race. When they learn together about the radical 18th C Philadelphia abolitionist Benjamin Lay, they begin to bond over revisiting lesser known revolutionaries of the past. When Pennsylvania passes anti-critical race theory legislation, the TRUE Act, they cross over to being modern day radicals, staging a dramatic protest at the PA state house. But personal commitments challenge their momentum, forcing them both to decide how much they are willing to risk for their beliefs. ~~
This program is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance. More information about this event here: https://thepackinghouse.us/upcoming/2023/11/19-apostates-pa
For more information, please call 518-791-9474.
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