Saturday, October 22, 2011

Theater of War

SOCIAL NETWORK” ACTOR TO APPEAR IN CAPITAL DISTRICT
Theater of War to be Presented in Albany
Monday , October 24 ▪ 12:30 p. m. –3 p.m., at New York State Museum, Clark Auditorium ▪ FREE
The State Museum partners with SUNY Empire State College for a special presentation to raise awareness about the issues facing active-duty military and veterans, especially those who have endured combat situations, and to discover ways society can best respond to their needs. The three-part presentation includes readings from Sophocles’ Ajax and Philoctet performed by several well-known stage and film actors, including Academy Award–nominee Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”); a panel discussion; and a town hall meeting.

The performance is free and open to the public; however, due to limited seating at the performance advance registration is requested.

New York State Education Department
New York State Museum • Cultural Education Center • Albany NY 12230
518 474-5877
www.nysm.nysed.gov

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