June 15, 2024
Judith Kalaora, Founder of History At Play™ LLC, brought to the stage the life of Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr who rose from starlet to visionary inventor.
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2023 season has concluded.
Written & Performed by Leslie Goddard
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:30pm
Listiak Auditorium in South Haven, Michigan
Tickets are $15, and students are free.
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Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1960s with Pan Am Betty, portrayed by the talented Leslie Goddard! Join us for an unforgettable journey as Leslie transports you into the fascinating world of Pan American Airways, where stewardesses were more than just cabin crew – they were icons of the skies.
Experience the highs and lows of life as a stewardess for Pan Am, from the exhilarating moments serving celebrities to the challenges of meeting strict height, weight, and age requirements. Leslie’s captivating portrayal brings to life the adventures, trials, and triumphs of these pioneering women, blending historical accuracy with engaging storytelling.
With Leslie’s expertise as both an award-winning actress and a scholar of American history, this performance promises to be both entertaining and enlightening. Don’t miss your chance to buckle up for a flight back in time and uncover the secrets of the golden age of air travel!
Meet Leslie Goddard, an award-winning actress and scholar with a passion for bringing history to life on stage. With a Ph.D. in American studies and U.S. history from Northwestern University, Leslie combines her academic expertise with her theatrical talents to create captivating portrayals of historical figures.
Having worked as a museum director and authored three books on history, Leslie’s dedication to storytelling and education shines through in her performances. Whether she’s embodying iconic women like Queen Elizabeth II and Julia Child or delving into lesser-known historical narratives, Leslie’s dynamic presentations entertain, inform, and inspire audiences of all ages.
With Leslie at the helm, history comes alive in a way that’s both entertaining and educational, making her a beloved fixture in the world of historical reenactment and public speaking. Prepare to be transported through time as Leslie gives voice to the fascinating stories of the past, ensuring that lessons from history remain relevant and captivating for generations to come.
Written by Heidi Shreck
Directed by Matt Hawkins
Performed by Stacy Stoltz & a Local Student, still TBD.
Saturday, August 31, 2021 at 7:30pm
Listiak Auditorium in South Haven, Michigan
Tickets are $15, and students are free.
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Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful and achingly human new play, Stacy Stoltz resurrects Heidi’s teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
What the Constitution Means to Me premiered off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop on September 12, 2018. The play opened on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre on March 31, 2019. Initially announced for a 12-week engagement, the Broadway production extended twice and fully recouped its investment, shattering box office records, for a total run of 24 weeks. Following Broadway, What the Constitution Means to Me played a record-breaking limited engagement run at the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., as well as two sit-down engagements in Los Angeles and Chicago before halting performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are delighted to announce that the South Haven Community Foundation has generously agreed to underwrite the entire cost of the ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ performance! Their gracious sponsorship enables us to bring this impactful production to our audience, and we are sincerely grateful for their support.”
“What the Constitution Means to Me” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
In association with The University of Notre Dame.
Written by Andrew Dolan
Performed by Gordon Clapp
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30pm
Listiak Auditorium in South Haven, Michigan
Tickets are $15, and students are free.
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For nearly fifty years, Robert Frost “barded” around the country charming audiences with his celebrated verse and rascally sense of humor. Played by Emmy-winning actor Gordon Clapp (NYPD Blue’s Detective Medavoy), Frost’s great wit and poetry are heard afresh in the award-winning one-man play Robert Frost: This Verse Business. “A seamless piece of theater, which Clapp delivers with authentic New England wit and charm…a must see! “
In Clapp’s acclaimed performance, the flinty old poet shares his verse from memory along with his witty, “wild surmises” on art, religion, science, “radicals,” and “conservatives.” Culled from actual recordings and writings, Robert Frost: This Verse Business is both an exhilarating glimpse of the public and private faces of America’s beloved poet, and an entertaining testament to the intrinsic value of the arts.
Tickets are $15, and students are free.
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