An Evening of Creative and Critical Discourse Inspired by James Baldwin’s Blues for Mister Charlie
Monday, September 9, 2024 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Center for the Arts, Theater Space
Explore and experience the impact of James Baldwin’s play, Blues for Mister Charlie, through conversation and staged readings in this special one-night-only event!
Presented in partnership by George Mason University’s School of Theater and the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center at George Mason University, this special event invites guests to develop a deeper understanding of Baldwin’s second play, and it’s impact on today’s theatrical landscape. Djola Branner, director of George Mason’s School of Theater, will share insights about the play and how it’s impacted writers working in the theater today. A cast of George Mason students, alumni, and faculty will then present a staged reading of excerpts from The Ballad of Emmet Till by Ifa Bayeza.
This event is part of The Baldwin100 celebration at George Mason University, honoring the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin’s birth.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested.
ABOUT THE SPONSORS
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEATER:
The School of Theater at George Mason University provides students with a dynamic and collaborative program in an inclusive learning environment that promotes creativity, initiative, and greater awareness of diverse identities and cultural experiences. Theater is a universal expression of the human spirit.
Whether study in the School of Theater at George Mason University leads to a career in professional theater or enriches a future elsewhere, we engage the whole artist-citizen by combining practical training and liberal arts education. Our students learn through classroom instruction, individualized mentorship and hands-on experience while contributing to the success of thought-provoking plays and musicals in multiple venues. They learn to solve problems creatively, think critically, write clearly, and express themselves comfortably through speech and movement while forging partnerships with peers, faculty, staff, and local and national artistic communities.
For more information, visit theater.gmu.edu
COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS:
The College of Visual and Performing Arts embraces a vibrant community of artists actively learning, teaching, practicing and creating a wide variety of art forms. We are Mason Arts, and through our seven academic programs, two performing arts centers, seven community arts programs, and our digital venue, we educate the artists of tomorrow and inspire people of all ages to engage in the arts as creators, consumers, and citizens.
For more information, visit cvpa.gmu.edu
