AMERICA 250 | Live Performance

One of the first plays written immediately after September 11, playwright Anne Nelson’s one-act play is a sensitive examination of loss, connection, and the power of language.

In the wake of the September 11 attacks, New York City fire captain Nick has the monumental task of writing eulogies for eight of his men who were killed. Unable to adequately put his memories and sentiments into words, he enlists the help of Joan, a news editor and former journalist. Nick and Joan come from completely different worlds and, were it not for the attacks, never would have met. United through tragedy, Nick and Joan discover a shared humanity as they craft poignant remembrances of “the guys”.

Herstory Theater, founded by Virginia Wolf in Farmington, CT, focuses most often in telling the stories of little known women in history, but also takes on other projects with important (or fun) stories to tell.  Learn more at www.herstorytheater.com.

AMP’s mural gallery, set in a renovated historic mill, combines industrial character with an artistic edge. Its centerpiece is the incredible indoor mural—120 feet long and five stories high—that celebrates American workers on a grand scale.

With the mural as the backdrop to the workshop—and three levels for viewing and reflecting—you'll have a rare opportunity to explore a space that honors creativity, work, and the stories that shape us.

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