Free Acting Workshop followed by a Staged Reading
with Aquila Theatre Company at the MLK Library
Tuesday, May 29th
5:30pm Workshop and 7:00pm Staged Reading
Free
The DC Public Library is hosting a series of events as part of Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives, a major national initiative bringing humanities-based public programming to 100 public libraries, arts centers, theaters and museums across America. The initiative aims to inspire people to come together to read, see and think about classical literature and how it continues to influence and invigorate American cultural life.
5:30pm
Aquila Theatre Company will present an introduction to acting workshop hosted by three classically trained actors. Participants do not need any acting experience and they can opt to watch rather than participate. The workshop will last approximately one hour, followed by discussion.
Aquila Theatre Company will present an introduction to acting workshop hosted by three classically trained actors. Participants do not need any acting experience and they can opt to watch rather than participate. The workshop will last approximately one hour, followed by discussion.
Tuesday, May 29th
7:00pm
The reading event will include a repertoire of scenes from Greek drama. The event will feature professional actors, will last approximately 90 minutes and will include an introduction, performed readings, a post-show discussion and a town-hall-style meeting, including audience comments.
For the past 20 years, Aquila’s productions have received critical and audience acclaim. The New York Timesdescribes Aquila as “a classically trained, modernly hip troupe.” After the performance, program scholar Brett Rogers will moderate an audience discussion focused on the themes of the program.
For the past 20 years, Aquila’s productions have received critical and audience acclaim. The New York Timesdescribes Aquila as “a classically trained, modernly hip troupe.” After the performance, program scholar Brett Rogers will moderate an audience discussion focused on the themes of the program.
Both events will take place in the Great Hall at
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St, NW
901 G St, NW
Metro: Gallery Pl - Chinatown
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