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May
9
Thu
Uncle Vanya @ idiom theater
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May 9 all-day
Uncle Vanya @ idiom theater

iDIOM Theater is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic play “Uncle Vanya,” in a brand-new translation by Moti Margolin. Directed by iDIOM’s founder, Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao, this production promises to captivate audiences with its fresh perspective on a timeless masterpiece.
About the Play:
“Uncle Vanya” is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the human condition. Set on a rural Russian estate, the play delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of family, unrequited love, and existential despair. Margolin’s new translation breathes new life into Chekhov’s iconic work, offering audiences a renewed appreciation for its universal themes.
Production Details:
Venue: iDiOM Theater, 1417 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA
Dates: May 9 – June 1, 2024
Tickets: Available for purchase online at idiomtheater.org or at the box office.
Cast and Crew:
The production boasts an exceptional ensemble cast, including:
Lucas Naylor
Emily Bryant
Ivan Sandomire
Shu-Ling Hergenhahn-Zhao
Jeff Braswell
Elizabeth Sheinkopf
Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao
Beth Tyne
Cindy Whiston
Dante Zvezda
Eric Newell

Under the visionary direction of Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao, this talented group of actors is set to deliver powerful performances that will resonate with audiences long after the curtain falls.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: acting chekhov idiom Theater
May
14
Tue
An Evening with Michele Norris, Our Hidden Conversations @ Old City Hall
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May 14 @ 7:00 pm
An Evening with Michele Norris, Our Hidden Conversations @ Old City Hall

Village Books is thrilled to welcome award-winning journalist Michele Norris to Bellingham as she shares Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity, a book that came from her decade-long work at The Race Card Project.

Peabody Award–winning journalist Michele Norris offers a transformative dialogue on race and identity in America, unearthed through her decade-long work at The Race Card Project. The prompt seemed simple: Race. Your Thoughts. Six Words. Please Send. The answers, though, have been challenging and complicated. In the twelve years since award-winning journalist Michele Norris first posed that question, over half a million people have submitted their stories to The Race Card Project inbox. The stories are shocking in their depth and candor, spanning the full spectrum of race, ethnicity, identity, and class. Even at just six words, the micro-essays can pack quite a punch, revealing, fear, pain, triumph, and sometimes humor. Responses such as: You’re Pretty for a Black girl. White privilege, enjoy it, earned it. Lady, I don’t want your purse. My ancestors massacred Indians near here. Urban living has made me racist. I’m only Asian when it’s convenient. Many go even further than just six words, submitting backstories, photos, and heirlooms: a collection much like a scrapbook of American candor you rarely get to see. Our Hidden Conversations is a unique compilation of stories, richly reported essays, and photographs providing a window into America during a tumultuous era. This powerful book offers an honest, if sometimes uncomfortable, conversation about race and identity, permitting us to eavesdrop on deep-seated thoughts, private discussions, and long submerged memories. The breadth of this work came as a surprise to Norris. For most of the twelve years she has collected these stories, many were submitted by white respondents. This unexpected panorama provides a rare 360-degree view of how Americans see themselves and one another. Our Hidden Conversations reminds us that even during times of great division, honesty, grace, and a willing ear can provide a bridge toward empathy and maybe even understanding.

Michele Norris is one of America’s most trusted voices in journalism, earning several honors over a long career, including Peabody, Emmy, Dupont, and Goldsmith awards. She is a columnist for The Washington Post Opinion Section, the host of the Audible Original Podcast, Your Mama’s Kitchen, and from and from 2002 to 2012 she was a cohost of NPR’s All Things Considered. Norris is also the founding director of The Race Card Project, a Peabody Award–winning narrative archive where people around the world share their reflections on identity—in just six words. Her first book, The Grace of Silence, was named one of the best books of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Kansas City Star. Before joining NPR, Norris spent almost ten years as a reporter for ABC News covering politics, policy, and the dynamics of social change. Early in her career, she also worked as a staff writer for The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times.

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Categories: Author Talk Tags: #AmericanPolitics #authorevents
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