A MATTER OF COMPLEXION at The Music Hall
Dates: 2/12/2025
📍 Theatre: The Music Hall
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Tess Chakkalakal presents her new book, A MATTER OF COMPLEXION, which provides the first comprehensive biography of Charles W. Chesnutt, the first Black writer to make significant inroads into the all-white literary world. On February 12, Chakkalakal will delve into Chesnutt's journey from a mixed-race teacher in post-Civil War North Carolina to a celebrated author, winning admirers like Booker T. Washington and Ida B. Wells. The event will feature a conversation with moderator Ian Aldrich, an audience Q&A, and a post-show meet-and-greet.
Cast and Creative Team for A MATTER OF COMPLEXION at The Music Hall
Creative Team
Brittany Wason
Literary Producer
Tess Chakkalakal
Author
Ian Aldrich
Moderator
University of New Hampshire
Contributing Partner and Presenting Sponsor of Literary Programming
Kennebunk Savings Bank
Interconnections Presenting Sponsor
McKeon Charitable Giving
Platinum Sponsor
Carey & Giampa Realtors
2024-25 Season Sponsor
JGroup Hospitality
2024-25 Season Sponsor
Portwalk Place
2024-25 Season Sponsor.
News About A MATTER OF COMPLEXION at The Music Hall
Literary In The Lounge + Interconnections to Present Author Tess Chakkalakal In Conversation In February
January 10, 2025 On Wednesday, February 12 at 7pm, Bowdoin College professor, Tess Chakkalakal visits The Music Hall Lounge with her new book, A MATTER OF COMPLEXION. This book gives readers the first comprehensive biography of Charles W. Chesnutt,About the Theatre
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