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Community Conversations with Jefferson Performing Arts Society

Virtual Panel Discussions About Jefferson Performing Art Society’s 44th Season Shows

August 12, 2021

“Community Conversations” is a Virtual Panel Discussion about Jefferson Performing Art Society’s 44th season shows. The series is held one month prior to each show’s opening. The conversations explore topics and themes in each play and musical, offering audience, community, and cast members a shared opportunity to learn more about the play’s various meanings and relevance.  Each conversation includes the show’s director, select cast members, and local experts, professors, and leaders in related fields.

• All conversations will be held at virtually via Zoom from 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Sundays*.
• They are free and open to the public, but reservations are required.
• The conversations will be recorded for posting on JPAS website and YouTube channel.

*NOTE: The Addams Family conversation will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m.*

Community Conversation Dates & Topics 
• Sunday August 15th -  God of Carnage: Parenting and Politics
• Sunday September 12th - The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy:  What is Self-Acceptance?
• Sunday November 14 - Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Rethinking Rescues and Traditional Roles
• Sunday January 9th: Fly  - Real History: American Myths and Omissions
• Sunday February 6th - Shrek the Musical - Body Image: What is Beautiful?
• Sunday March 27th - Murder on the Orient Express:  Removing Racism and More from 'Classic' Texts

Community Conversation Descriptions:

GOD OF CARNAGE: “Parenting and Politics” 
God of Carnage has been called “a comedy of manners--without the manners” due to the way that civil discourse between two sets of parents devolves into insults laden with racism, homophobia, sexism, and other -isms. How does one navigate (or avoid) complicated conversations at work, with family, at social events, school, and other public places? How do you talk with your children and spouse about complicated topics? How do you-or should you—resolve your children’s conflicts?

Conversation Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021. This discussion will be held virtually via Zoom.

Show Dates:  September 17-October 3, 2021

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Want to learn more about tickets to the 44th season? Click here.