Dr. Geoffrey Gratwick of EMMC at a “Theater of War” discussion
Outside the Wire Comes to Maine
Outside the Wire works with a large cast of actors. Here, co-founder Bryan Doerries is on stage with actors Elizabeth Marvel and Bill Camp during a performance of “Theater of War” at Julliard. The cast for the Maine performances has not yet been determined.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see performances by Outside the Wire, an innovative, nationally acclaimed reader’s theater troupe, this October.
This New York City-based theater troupe presents readings of powerful literary works that are deeply engaging and spark community dialogue about pressing public issues. In Maine, they will present readings of ancient Greek plays in two different performances, “End of Life” and “Theater of War.” In each performance,
• a cast of accomplished actors brings characters struggling with complex ethical and moral issues to life.
• community members, from a variety of perspectives, respond directly to the issues raised by the performances through a facilitated town hall discussion.
Audiences have found these performances to be arresting and emotionally charged. After seeing a performance at L&M’s recent conference, a participant wrote:
“Theater of War shook me to my core.”
For more information, please select the link for the performance and location you choose.
All performances are FREE.
“End of Life” | Portland ME
Dana Center, Maine Medical Center
October 18th, 2011 | Tuesday evening, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Dana Center, Maine Medical Center
October 18th, 2011 | Tuesday evening, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
“Theater of War” | Augusta, ME
Jewett Hall Auditorium, University of Maine at Augusta
October 19th, 2011 | Wednesday evening, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Jewett Hall Auditorium, University of Maine at Augusta
October 19th, 2011 | Wednesday evening, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
“End of Life” | Bangor, ME
Gracie Theater, Husson University
October 20th, 2011 | Thursday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Gracie Theater, Husson University
October 20th, 2011 | Thursday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
MHC has worked with Outside the Wire before...
Those who attended Literature & Medicine’s “After Shock” conference last fall will not soon forget the power of Outside the Wire’s “Theater of War” performance; in fact, months later we continue to hear how much it meant to those who experienced it. Now all of Maine can share this rare opportunity.
Why Greek Theater?
Thank you to our Sponsors
The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Maine Medical Center and the Department of Medicine & Maine Medical Center Medical Staff
The University of Maine at Augusta (President’s Office, Cultural Events Committee, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, College of Arts & Sciences & Student Life)
Healthcare Charities on behalf of Eastern Maine Medical Center
The Hospice Fund of the Maine Community Foundation
