Benjamin Franklin & Baron von Steuben vs. The Paine County School Board
By Danielle Dresden
Directed by Stephen Murray
The American Revolutionary war hero, Baron von Steuben, is widely credited by historians with transforming the Continental Army into a fighting force capable of defeating the British. In contemporary times, he is also widely acknowledged as a gay man. When a Social Studies teacher in the fictitious Paine County school system starts teaching this information, at the same time as a conservative school board member seeks to change the District’s history textbooks, the stage is set for dramatic conflict
Produced by TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater at TAPIT/new works Studio Theater, 1957 Winnebago Street, Madison
Performances: May 6-21, 2016
Performance Times:
Friday and Saturday May 6 and 7, 7:30 PM
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 12, 13, 14, 7:30 PM
Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21, 7:30 PMTicket Prices: $20 general; $17 students
Call 608-244-2938 for reservations or more information.
