The Ridgefield Liberty Cooperative is proud to present:

Mark Twain vs. the Imperialists

Ridgefield Community Center

Wednesday, June 27 at 7PM.

This one act play features Carl White, founder of the Greenwich Experimental Theater, as Mark Twain. It provides a rare look at Mark Twain’s work as one of the leading opponents of United States colonialism at the turn of the century. While most Americans are well acquainted with Mark Twain as the author of classics such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, his important work as a political activist is largely unknown. He served as Vice President of the Anti-Imperialist League from 1901 to his death in 1910, and he authored satiric essays against imperialism, which were widely distributed.

This play serves, not only, to remind Americans of Twain’s important political activity, but also, to stimulate discussion of how Twain’s view of the proper role of the United States in his time is relevant to our world today. The audience is invited to participate in a discussion of Twain’s views and U.S. foreign policy following the performance. Refreshments will be served and admission is free, so please join us for what promises to be a fun and thought provoking evening.

Thanks,

Keith

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