Breaking Dawn: The American Myth at Shakespeare & Company

Shakespeare & Company will present the virtual performance Breaking Dawn: The American Myth, a film and accompanying audiocasts by The NET, through Saturday, Nov. 21.Directed by Peter Andersen and featuring Sheldon D. Brown and Cloteal L. Horne, the presentation is the first in a series of archival performances centering on Black Thinkers, and examines the complexities and contradictions of the Black American experience through the legacy of cultural strategist, anti-lynching activist, journalist, data gatherer, teacher, and civil rights pioneer Ida B. Wells (1862-1931).The content is available in three parts via private website link, and includes a pre-show audiocast, the film, and a post-show audiocast provided by The NET, offering performances that provide opportunities for listeners to learn more about the context and production of each film. Viewing is free with donations encouraged; to reserve a virtual seat, visit https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10865984, and the viewing link and further details will be e-mailed.