Performs “Hears the Story”
Some of the most famous dramatic writers in history were inspired by one of the greatest books of all time: the bible. William Shakespeare, Pulitzer Prize winner Archibald McLeish, Tony Award winners Arthur Miller and Neil Simon, and musical storytellers Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Schwartz (just to name a few) have all been directly influenced by the stories in this best-selling book. But as much as is known about the stories in the bible, not everyone may know these stories first-hand for themselves...or maybe it’s just been a while since they have read them. In any case, this forum is designed to reengage with some of the bible’s most compelling stories through live performances and experience them in the context of community.
Hears the Story is a weekly forum explicitly designed to bring Artists and story lovers together to hear these ancient stories in person and explore them through rich and meaningful dialogue. Each week live Actors will perform a different 20-minute scripted story for the audience, such as Adam & Eve, Abraham & Sarah, Moses & the Burning Bush, and more (see schedule below). Then after each performance, everyone will have the opportunity to discuss the stories together. Writers gain insight and inspiration, Actors perform and analyze characters, and story lovers have their understanding deepened and their lives enriched.
Hears the Story forum will meet weekly on Tuesdays from January 24 to March 7 from 7:00 — 8:30 pm. Anyone may attend one or all of the sessions. Each event is open to the public.
Schedule:
- Tue Jan 24 = The Garden Of Eden & The Fall Of Man
- Tue Jan 31 = Abraham, Sarah & Hagar
- Tue Feb 7 = Jacob & The Stolen Birthright
- Tue Feb 14 = Moses & The Burning Bush
- Tue Feb 21 = Samson & Delilah
- Tue Feb 28 = The Story Of Ruth
- Tue Mar 7 = David vs. Goliaph & Saul
Location: 315 West 47th Street New York, NY 10036 United States
Time: 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM EST
Free!
