Willa on Wheels: Cather’s Characters Travel from Page to Stage

Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Ave., Kearney, NE, United States

Rachel Olsen, director of education and engagement at the National Willa Cather Center, will give a talk about a selection of Willa Cather’s novels and short stories featured in the play, “Henrietta Solway,” adapted by Animal Engine Theatre Company.

Henrietta Solway – Performance and Discussion

Merryman Performing Arts Center 225 W. 22nd St, Kerarney, NE, United States

Animal Engine Theatre Company’s "Henrietta Solway" is an original play for all ages that was inspired by the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather and commissioned by the National Willa Cather Center. "Henrietta Solway" brings to life an exciting and heartfelt tale of ambition, sacrifice, and reconciliation in small towns, big cities, and vast […]

Henrietta Solway – Performance and Discussion

Merryman Performing Arts Center 225 W. 22nd St, Kerarney, NE, United States

Animal Engine Theatre Company’s "Henrietta Solway" is an original play for all ages that was inspired by the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather and commissioned by the National Willa Cather Center. "Henrietta Solway" brings to life an exciting and heartfelt tale of ambition, sacrifice, and reconciliation in small towns, big cities, and vast […]

Amirah Sackett student performance and discussion

Merryman Performing Arts Center 225 W. 22nd St, Kerarney, NE, United States

An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. She is widely known for her creation of the choreography and performance group known as, “We’re Muslim, Don’t Panic”, which reached viral video fame. Sackett was honored to be a TEDx […]

Amirah Sackett student performance and discussion

Merryman Performing Arts Center 225 W. 22nd St, Kerarney, NE, United States

An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. She is widely known for her creation of the choreography and performance group known as, “We’re Muslim, Don’t Panic”, which reached viral video fame. Sackett was honored to be a TEDx […]