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Upcoming Appearances

Wed., May 29th/Thurs., May 30th at 9:45pm
The Hampton Years Post Show Discussions
Join playwright Jacqueline E. Lawton, director Shirley Serotsky, dramaturg Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zoe and the cast of The Hampton Years for a post-show discussion following the performance. Set at Virginia’s Hampton University during World War II, The Hampton Years explores the development of African American artists John Biggers and Samella Lewis under the tutelage of Austrian Jewish refugee painter and educator Viktor Lowenfeld. Click here for more information.

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Saturday, June 1st at 3:00pm
Gender Parity in American Theatre 
Panel discussion moderated by Jacqueline Lawton with panelists Eleanor Holdridge (Freelance Director, Catholic University Head of MFA Directing Programs),
Michael Dove (Artistic Director, Forum Theatre), and
Helen Pafumi (Playwright and Artistic Director, The Hub Theatre) as part of The HUB Theatre's PLAY FEST. While female theatre artists make up over 50% of those involved in the theatre, why are so few female playwrights being produced? Why so few female directors helming shows? Listen to our esteemed panelists discuss the gender divide and what theaters can do to address the issues. ADMISSION IS FREE, but seating is limited.  Click here for more information. 

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Saturday, June 15th at 10:15am
The Hampton Years Post Show Discussion
Join playwright Jacqueline E. Lawton, director Shirley Serotsky, dramaturg Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zoe and the cast of The Hampton Years for a post-show  discussion following the performance. Set at Virginia’s Hampton University during World War II, The Hampton Years explores the development of African American artists John Biggers and Samella Lewis under the tutelage of Austrian Jewish refugee painter and educator  Viktor Lowenfeld. Click here for more information.

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Monday, June 17th at 6:30pm
Footlights D.C. Dinner and Theatre Discussion
Footlights members will meet at Alfio’s for dinner and a discussion of The Hampton Years will begin at 7:30pm.  Guests include playwright Jacqueline E. Lawton and director Shirley Serotsky. Make reservations with Phyllis Bodin, phylbo@verizon.net or 301-986-1768.


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Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30pm
Blacks and Jews:  Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges
An Evening to Benefit Operation Understanding DC featuring scenes from The Hampton Years, clips from the documentary From Swastika to Jim Crow and a discussion with guests: Jim Loewen, historian, sociologist, professor Catholic University and author of  Lies My Teacher Told Me;  Stephen Fischler, Co-Founder of Pacific Street Films; and Jacqueline E. Lawton, Playwright of The Hampton Years, named one of 30 of the nation’s leading black playwrights by Arena Stage’s American Voices New Play Institute. Click here for event details and to purchase tickets.