North Hill Lifelong Learning Series: 'Theater as Communication'

In this first event in the new 2011-12 Lifelong Learning series sponsored by North Hill, Babson College Professor Beth Wynstra will investigate how theater during the Great Depression attempted social change, through the unprecedented entertainment of the Federal Theater Project. Attendees will learn about the brave actors, directors and writers who boldly believed in a theater for the people and by the people. 

During the Great Depression, the American theater became a beacon of inspiration and hope for its audiences. This positive force however was often marred with controversy, for the 1930s mark the only time in American history where a theater was funded and supported by the U.S. government.  

The course will be the first in a new Lifelong Learning Series sponsored by North Hill of Needham, the next evolution in senior living.

This fascinating look at “American Theater of the 1930s—Politics, Hope, Institutional Change” will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Olin Hall on the Babson College campus, 231 Forrest St., Wellesley. The program is free, but space is limited. Register by e-mail at registration@northhill.org or by phone at 781-433-6400.