"The Famous and the Infamous"
On Saturday evening, July 26, from 6:30 – 7:30pm, features Lucille Ball, American actress, comedian and studio executive, as portrayed by Leslie Goddard.
In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Ball’s wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Offscreen, she and her real-life husband Desi Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies.
Leslie Goddard is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history programs for more than fifteen years. Goddard holds a Ph. D. from Northwestern University specializing in American studies and U.S. history as well as a master’s degree in theater.
Opening for this showcase event will feature Mark Twain as portrayed by McAvoy Layne, as Master of Ceremonies.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. Clemens was praised as the greatest humorist the United States has produced, with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature". Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as Roughing It.
After thirty-five years of school lectures and performances across the globe, McAvoy Layne retired from performing as Mark Twain in 2023, however he continues to find reasons to dust off the white suit for a good cause and a good time.
Chautauqua ticket price for this event is $15 for 17 years and older. Youth 16 years and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the event. Please arrive no earlier than 5:30pm.
Please bring your own seating. During all events, no pets are allowed - certified service animals only. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages, as no food or beverages will be sold at these events. All events are held outdoors. For more information on these events, or on visiting Dangberg Historic Park, please visit Dangberg.org.
The Dangberg Summer Festival is sponsored by the generous support of Douglas County, Carson Valley Health, Cora J., Robert E. Schilling Charitable Fund, Christensen Automotive of Gardnerville, Douglas Disposal & Recycling Service, Edward Jones Investments—Tim Cleveland, Horse Tales, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827 E Clampus Vitus, and Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation.
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