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'CHALLENGER' Encore Performance Set for The Amazing Things Arts Center

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Judith Kalaora, Founder and Artistic Director of History At Play, has garnered nationwide attention for her one-woman, living history performances, chronicling the lives of legendary women. Her performances have received accolades from journalists, actors, and historians alike and have earned her national recognition, as she performed her original program, "A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN!" at the United Solo Theatre Festival, on 42nd St., NYC.

Ms. Kalaora returns to Framingham again to embody Christa McAuliffe, a fellow Framingham native, and revives her legacy in this multi-media performance, suitable for all ages. "CHALLENGER: Soaring With Christa" honors the 30th anniversary of the United States' Teacher in Space Program, while inviting audiences to discover the true story behind the incredible teacher. This program, made possible, in part, by the Framingham Cultural Council and the Bob Jolly Charitable Trust, returns for an encore performance on Sunday April 3, 2016, at 2:00PM, at The Amazing Things Arts Center, located at 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA. For more information, visit amazingthings.org.

Kalaora has been featured in many news media outlets, including Chronicle HD, WBZ Radio, The Metrowest Daily News, WACA-TV, New-TV, The Framingham Tab, The Concord Monitor, and The Washington Times. Jordan Rich, of WBZ Radio, states, "She's a one woman force of nature and inhabits these women...it takes people like Judith to bring these stories to life...these lost pieces of history. " The Metrowest Daily News said of her performance debut, "marvelous...fantastic...taken with Kalaora's performance. 'Not only did she present it so you believe she was Christa, but I learned things I didn't know...'"

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