Deep Dish Theater Announces Discussions for NATHAN THE WISE 10/28
By: Gabrielle Sierra Oct. 18, 2011
The Deep Dish Theater announces a slate of post-show discussions in conjunction with its production of Nathan the Wise, Gottholt Lessing's classic drama in a new version by Edward Kemp, playing October 28 to November 19 at University Mall. Each discussion will begin promptly after the performance. The play's running time is approximately 2 hours, and patrons not attending the performance are welcome to enter the theater afterwards for the discussion. All discussions are free and open to the public.
The schedule of discussions is as follows:Sunday afternoon, November 6: A panel discussion on Contemporary Parallels in our World and Community, with Jerry Mikell of the Islamic Center of Raleigh, Rev. Rollin Russell of the Christian Unity Conference, and Rabbi Leah Berkowitz of the Judea Reform CongregationThursday evening, November 10: A panel discussion on Religious Pluralism on Campus, with UNC Students Josh Orol, Sakire Dogan, Olivia Hyatt, and Religious Studies Professor Carl ErnstSunday afternoon, November 13: Dr. Jonathan Hess, the Moses M. and Hannah L. Malkin Distinguished Term Professor of Jewish History and Culture at UNC, on the history of the play and its contextThursday evening, November 17: "Meet the Designers"-a talk with the production teamJohn Rogers Harris, the production's dramaturg, will also give a pre-show "Meet the Play" talk in the Deep Dish lobby on Friday, November 4, at 7 p.m.Videos