Travel Through American Theater
Date : Friday, May 1, 2026
May 1 – June 5, 2026 (Six Selected) Fridays 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Fridays, May 2 – June 5, 2026
10:30 AM–12:00 PM In Person
$275 / $250 for Theater J Donors and Subscribers
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
Meet fellow theater lovers in person! This class will read, discuss and analyze six plays written by nationally acclaimed American playwrights. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to read aloud scenes from each play. Don’t worry – no acting experience required! The first play will be The Watch on the Rhine by Lillian Hellman.
Schedule
May 1 – A WATCH ON THE RHINE by Lillian Hellman
May 8 – A SHAYNA MAIDEL by Barbara Lebow
May 15 – WOMEN’S MINYAN by Naomi Ragen
May 22 – 4000 MILES by Amy Herzog
May 29 – THE WANDERERS by Anna Ziegler
June 5 – MOTHER PLAY by Paula Vogel
Laurie T. Freed holds a BA degree from the University of Minnesota, a Master’s degree in Theater from California State University Fullerton, and a Master’s degree in Drama Therapy from the Los Angeles Family Institute. Ms. Freed has taught theater in colleges on both East and West coasts. She has received several acting and directing awards. As a certified Drama Therapist, she has worked with a variety of special need populations, using drama as a powerful tool toward well-being. Ms. Freed founded Peace Mountain Theatre Company, an intimate professional theatre group, in which she was the Artistic Director. Laurie lives in Maryland with her husband, Hal.
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