Multi media performance of "CHALLENGER: Soaring With Christa McAuliffe," Jan 27, 2 to 4 pm, Groton

Judith Kalaora, as Christa McAuliffe, in CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffeTM, one of many historic figures featured in the company’s repertoire. PHOTO: Courtesy History At PlayTM, LLC/Al Conant Photography History At PlayTM, LLC (HAP) has garnered nationwide acclaim for its Immersive Living History Experiences, chronicling the lives of legendary figures who changed society. Their performances have received accolades from journalists, actors, and historians alike and have earned statewide and national recognition. Now, the acclaimed solo performance, CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffeTM, will be performed on Saturday, January 27 from 2 to 4 pm, at the Groton (Senior) Center, 163 West Main Street, Groton. This one-time-only free event is sponsored by the Groton History Center, with thanks to the Groton Commissioners of Trust Funds, as well as corporate and private donations. Join the Groton History Center for a memorable theatrical experience that brings history to life through an unforgettable performance. The production of CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffeTM runs approximately 80 minutes, followed by real-time audience Q&A. Suitable for all ages. For more information, see grotonhistory.org, email, [email protected], or call 978-448-0092. This production of CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffeTM features HAP, LLC Founder and Artistic Direct Judith Kalaora as the educational pioneer and internationally recognized Teacher in Space. Kalaora renews McAuliffe’s legacy in this multimedia immersive performance experience. CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffeTM pays homage to the United States’ Teacher in Space Program and the crew of the NASA 51-L shuttle mission. The production received honors from the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, and is produced with the approval of both the McAuliffe and Corrigan Families. History At PlayTM, LLC was founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Judith Kalaora to create Immersive Living History Experiences that chronicle the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. Kalaora is a professional educator, published author, and award-winning living historian. After graduating from Syracuse University, she completed the Globe Education Program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre of London, England. Kalaora is a four-time winner of the Bob Jolly Charitable Trust Grant; the recipient of the 2019 Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss Lectureship Series Award, conferred by the National Society for the Sons of the American Revolution; and the 2021 recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Women in the Arts Award. # # #

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