The Craft of Storytelling: Ken Burns and Anna Deavere Smith

TICKET PRICES
$35

Thursday, May 8 / 1:30 pm

Storytelling has the power to shape how we see ourselves, our history, and the world around us. Few artists understand this better than filmmaker Ken Burns and playwright, actor, and educator Anna Deavere Smith. Join us for an unforgettable program as these two visionaries come together to explore the art of uncovering untold stories, forging authentic connections with audiences, and bringing history to life in ways that inspire, educate, and unite. From Burns’s groundbreaking documentaries—where ordinary voices illuminate the grand sweep of history—to Smith’s pioneering verbatim theater, which brings real stories to the stage with striking emotional depth, both have spent their careers amplifying the voices of those too often overlooked.

Tickets for this event may be purchased online, over the phone at (717) 337-8200, or in person at the Box Office.

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