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Producers Suzanne Matlack DeLaurentiis, Dale Fabrigar, and Nicole Mendez host The Fighting Quaker, a landmark theatrical event celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Directed by Bryan Rasmussen and written by the late Ann Matlack DeLaurentiis and Tricia Aurand, the 40-minute drama brings to life the remarkable and largely forgotten story of Timothy Matlack — the man who hand-inscribed the final official copy of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. 
The evening is a fundraiser benefiting the Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF), which raises awareness for kidney disease and organ donation. The event will include a festive food and drinks reception, gift bags, a VIP gifting suite, and an exclusive meet-the-cast experience following the performance. Attire is cocktail and business.
The Fighting Quaker traces Matlack's journey from debtor's prison to the halls of the Second Continental Congress, where — on the recommendation of Benjamin Franklin — he took quill in hand and preserved the most important document in American history. A colonel who crossed the Delaware, and later championed the abolition of slavery, Matlack was a man whose convictions grew stronger even as his world grew harder. The play's message resonates far beyond the 18th century: studies show that writing by hand activates more brain circuits than typing, strengthening memory, comprehension, and language development — and in today's digital world, Matlack's act of penmanship stands as both legacy and call to action.

Local Event: The Fighting Quaker: Bringing America's 250th Birthday to the Stage

The Fighting Quaker: Bringing America's 250th...

Producers Suzanne Matlack DeLaurentiis, Dale Fabrigar, and Nicole Mendez host The Fighting Quaker, a landmark theatrical event...

The Fighting Quaker: Bringing America's 250th Birthday to the Stage

NORTH WEDDINGTON RECREATION CENTER

🎬 GREAT SCOTT! It’s Movie Night in Studio City! 🏎️💨
Grab your lawn chairs and a blanket—we’re going Back to the Future! Join Studio City Neighborhood Council for a FREE movie night 🎥 under the stars at North Weddington Rec Center. Whether you’re a Marty McFly fan or just here for the free popcorn 🍿, it’s going to be a blast for the whole family.🎉
<ul><li>When: Saturday, June 6th (Doors open at 6:30 PM for activities; Movie starts at 8:00 PM)</li><li>Where: N. Weddington Rec Center (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/10844+Acama+St,+Studio+City?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">10844 Acama St, Studio City</a>)</li><li>Cost: 100% FREE! (Includes free snacks, pre-movie activities, and parking. &nbsp;Great community vibes.🥳🍿</li></ul>
Tip: Bring a blanket, as it can get cool after dark! Special thanks to the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council!Hosted by the Studio City Neighborhood Council

Local Event: FREE Movie Night in the Park: Back to the Future 

FREE Movie Night in the Park: Back to the Future 

🎬 GREAT SCOTT! It’s Movie Night in Studio City! 🏎️💨
Grab your lawn chairs and a blanket—we’re going Back to the Future! Join...

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