Ben & Jefferson: A Correspondence Reimagined
A new play reimagines an historic correspondence between Benjamin Banneker, a free African Americand then Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Banneker’s letter challenged Jefferson’s suppositions of the inferiority of blacks.
Monk Week returns to Phoebus
Throughout Hampton Roads, the annual arrival of the Tibetan Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery is referred to as ‘Monk Week’. Make time in your schedule to visit The American Theatre for a week of reflection, inspiration and healing. All ages are welcome.
Slave, spy, young nation’s hero, and featured in a new play.
A staged reading of the original play, Army of 1: James Armistead Lafayette; The story of slave turned spy and national hero.
Flame-Throwing Uke...tiny Mad Max
In honor of the upcoming showing of Maker: The Movie, we bring you this gem from Make: (the magazine for makers around the world).
Sgt. Pepper reinvented
Andrew Burashko was introduced to the Beatles for the first time when he arrived in Canada in 1973 aged eight years old, part of a large wave of Jewish emigration from the then-Soviet Union. He’s been a fan ever since.
Musings on the End of the Season
When I first began my programming career, I used to fall into a bit of a funk at the end of each season. I don’t really know why, but ...
Youth Poetry Explosion
Come write a poem with assistance from The Muse Writing Center, The Hampton Roads Writers, and Teens with a Purpose.