EC-CHAP Artist-In-Residence Sarah Moon Presents: “Apostates, PA”

FREE ADMISSION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Special Note: EC-CHAP is pleased to present “Apostates, PA”, the final segment in Sarah Moon’s Residency Project. Sarah Moon is an established playwright and currently EC-CHAP’s Artist-In-Residence (Theater discipline) . Sarah is also serving as Director of the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery; and Assistant Professor of Humanities at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Sarah can be reached at: communitygallery@ec-chap.org.

Middle-aged, white history teacher Shannon and first-year, mixed-race history teacher James make a connection when the latter reluctantly plays Benjamin Franklin for Shannon’s annual “Ben Franklin Day” at Hilltop High. James uses the favor to urge Shannon to become an advocate for teaching a more pluralist version of American history. When they learn together about the radical 18th Century abolitionist Benjamin Lay, they begin to bond over revisiting lesser known revolutionaries of the past. When their state passes anti-critical race theory legislation, the TRUE Act, they cross over to being modern day radicals, staging a dramatic protest at the PA state house. Personal commitments challenge their momentum, forcing them both to decide how much they're willing to risk for their beliefs.

Please join us for this final segment in Sarah’s Theater Residency Project: “Apostates,PA”. This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 1:30pm / Presentation 2:00pm. Free Admission - Registration Required. Donations Graciously Accepted.

For more information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Artist-In-Residence Sarah Moon Presents: “Apostates, PA”

FREE ADMISSION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Special Note: EC-CHAP is pleased to present “Apostates, PA”, the first segment in Sarah Moon’s Residency Project. Sarah Moon is an established playwright and currently EC-CHAP’s Artist-In-Residence (Theater discipline) . Sarah is also serving as Director of the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery; and Assistant Professor of Humanities at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Sarah can be reached at: communitygallery@ec-chap.org.

Middle-aged history teacher Sharon and young, new teacher James make an unlikely connection when the latter plays Franklin for Sharon’s annual “Ben Franklin Day” at Jenkintown High. James uses the favor to encourage Sharon to open her mind when it comes to history and race. When they learn together about the radical 18th C Philadelphia abolitionist Benjamin Lay, they begin to bond over revisiting lesser known revolutionaries of the past. When Pennsylvania passes anti-critical race theory legislation, the TRUE Act, they cross over to being modern day radicals, staging a dramatic protest at the PA state house. But personal commitments challenge their momentum, forcing them both to decide how much they are willing to risk for their beliefs.

Please join us for this first segment in Sarah’s Theater Projects: “Apostates,PA”. This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 1:30pm / Presentation 2:00pm. Free Admission - Registration Required.

For more information, please call 518-791-9474.