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Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Congress Keynote Conversation: Anna Deavere Smith with Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean at Yale
October 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Long Wharf Theatre’s Artistic Congress will feature an extraordinary Keynote Conversation with the acclaimed Anna Deavere Smith, the 2024-2025 Artist in Residence at Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts, and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean, Wesleyan’s Rob Rosenthal Distinguished Professor of Civic Engagement and Executive Director of the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, and renowned host of CT Public’s “Disrupted.”
Anna Deavere Smith, celebrated for her transformative one-woman shows like Twilight: Los Angeles and Fires in the Mirror, is an artist, playwright, and activist who brings untold stories to the stage with unparalleled depth and humanity. You may also recognize her from roles in The West Wing and Nurse Jackie. Khalilah Brown-Dean, an expert in political science and host of “Disrupted” on CT Public, brings her keen insights on race, democracy, and social justice to the conversation. Together, they’ll delve into storytelling’s power to inspire change, challenge perspectives, and ignite action. Don’t miss this chance to witness two influential voices shaping the national discourse. Get ready to be inspired and empowered.
The 90-minute conversation will start at 7:30pm. The venue opens at 6pm. The comfortable foyers and bars will have food and drinks available. The venue will try to accommodate latecomers wherever possible. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
