Local Theater Reaches Out to Public To Help Keep Literature Live for Long Island Schoolkids

SAG HARBOR, NY — The Bay Street Theater is reaching out to the public to help keep literature alive for students.

Since 2009, the Bay Street Theater has presented "Literature Live!" to more than 56 schools across Long Island.

A funding appeal has been set up to help Bay Street reach a $50,000 matching grant challenge; this year, another 27 school groups will attend the free performances thanks to generous donations.

So far, $31,675 has been raised. To donate, click here.

"Literature Live!" has, for seven years, brought great literary works to life on stage for groups from more than 56 schools from Port Washington to Montauk.

This year Bay Street Theater will present "The Scarlet Letter" to the 27 school groups.

"'Literature Live!" brings the power of the word from the page to the stage. Using Common Core curriculum-based literature, Bay Street Theater creates a unique learning experience by bringing professional theater artists together to present first class productions," a release said.

Private donors have agreed to match all donations up to $50,000 to keep the program free for students.

This year's performance of "The Scarlet Letter", by Nathaniel Hawthorne, will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. and from Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving weekend.

For additional information, click here.

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