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Chautauqua 2008

The voices of famous figures from America’s history will be heard once again at Montgomery College’s annual Chautauqua, July 8-11, 2008. This family-friendly event weaves together music, theatre, and history to create educational entertainment. The Chautauqua series of programs, themed this year as “Civil Rights: Taking a Stand,” will take place at 7 p.m., underneath an outdoor tent on the College’s Germantown Campus, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, Md. All performances are free and open to the public.

Each Chautauqua program will begin with a short musical performance by a local musician. Next, an actor-scholar will take the stage to portray a historical figure -- with this year’s portrayals featuring Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr.,George Corley Wallace, Jr., and Malcolm X. The actor-scholars modify their clothing, hair, and speech to give audiences the illusion that they are listening to the actual historical figure during their time.

 


Last updated 6/6/08