Event
- Title:
- The Last Act of Lilka Kadison at the Lookingglass Theatre
- When:
- 07.16.2011 13.30 h - 17.30 h
- Where:
- Lookingglass Theatre - Chicago
- Category:
- Theater
Description
Saturday, July 16
Lecture at the Loyola University Museum of Art
The Raven Foundation sponsored a scholarly lecture by Professor Sandor Goodhart on the Lookingglass Theatre's production of The Last Act of Lilka Kadison at the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA). Two of the play’s writers, Abbie Phillips and David Kersnar (who also directed) joined the discussion. Lecturer Goodhart focused on the links between America’s experience of September 11, 2001, Holocaust studies and the ghosts of memory that haunted Lilka Kadison. Professor of English and Jewish Studies at Purdue University and Director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Classical Studies, Goodhart is the author of Sacrificing Commentary: Reading the End of Literature (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996), Reading Stephen Sondheim (New York: Garland Publishing, 2000), For René Girard: Essays in Friendship and Truth, co-edited with J. Jørgenson, T. Ryba, and J. G. Williams (East Lansing: Michigan State University Press, 2009), and Sacrifice and Scripture in Ancient Judaism and Christianity, co-edited with Ann Astell (South Bend: Notre Dame University Press, forthcoming). He teaches ancient Greek and modern drama, contemporary critical theory and philosophy, and the (Hebrew) Bible as Literature.
Enjoy the recording of this engaging lecture .
In the post-show talkback, Suzanne Ross and Professor Goodhart were joined by the Lookingglass Theatre's Johnathan Green.
Download Professor Goodhart's essay, Reading the Last Act of Lilka Kadison: Love, Midrash, and the Holocaust, written for the Lookingglass Theatre's study guide.
About the Play
Lookingglass Theatre Company in association with Abbie Phillips
Written by Nicola Behrman, David Kersnar, Abbie Phillips, Heidi Stillman
and Andy White
Directed by David Kersnar
Inspired by the life and work of Johanna Cooper and
the Public Radio International series One People, Many Stories
An original story about a spirited woman in the twilight of her life. Now in her 87th year, Lilith Fisher (Lilka) is fending off ghostly visitations from her irreverent artistic partner and lover from 1939 Poland, relinquishing her independence to an Pakistani caregiver from Jewish Family Services, while struggling to reconcile with her distant son. A classic collector of both objects and memories, Lilith now faces the universal dilemma of what to cling to and what to let go in this powerful piece about art and survival.
This play is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award.
Script development and production funded by a generous grant from the Righteous Persons Foundation.
Additional support provided by The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust.
Venue
- Venue:
- Lookingglass Theatre - Website
- Street:
- 821 N. Michigan Avenue
- ZIP:
- 60611
- City:
- Chicago
- State:
- IL
- Country:
-
Description
Lookingglass formed in 1988 when a group of ambitious college graduates created a process-driven theatre company and unique theatrical experience for the public. Their signature approach to developing plays involves long-term dedication to the development process, presenting work in a theatre with a configurable stage and seating that can change depending on the needs of the production. In 1992, the Lookingglass ensemble extended its vision to serve traditionally underserved populations by reaching out to Chicagoland’s diverse constituency through the creation of our education and community programs department. To date, they have produced 50 world premieres and have received 42 Jefferson Awards and citations and the 2011 Tony Award for Excellence in Regional Theatre.
The Lookingglass Theatre Company combines a physical and improvisational rehearsal process centered on ensemble with training in theatre, dance, music, and the circus arts. They seek to redefine the limits of theatrical experience and to make theatre exhilarating, inspirational, and accessible to all.
Two Convenient Parking Options
Discounted parking is available the day of the performance at The John Hancock Center Self Park and The Olympia Centre Self Park. Bring your parking ticket to the box office, and our staff will validate it.
- Park at The John Hancock Center Self Park, 875 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 for up to six (6) hours for only $10.00.
- Park at The Olympia Centre Self Park,161 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611, for up to six (6) hours for only $10.00.
These special rates for for Lookingglass patrons and are valid only on performance days for paying ticket holders. Parking spaces are subject to availability.
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