Town Hall Seattle presents
Congressman Jared Huffman and Skye Perryman with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Church, State, and Civic Action
Town Hall Seattle and Letters Aloud present
Letters Aloud: Be the Change
Can One Letter Change the World?
EVENT NOTES
Doors for this event will open at 10:00 AM. Town Hall events are approximately 75 minutes long.
BE THE CHANGE is a family-friendly event that brings to life over a dozen letters written by young people to their heroes throughout history, the responses they received, and their powerful impact on society. Among the many letters in this program, Stan Lee makes good on a decades-old promise, a 9-year-old hoopster consults with NBA superstar Steph Curry on his shoe empire, a teenaged Tom Hanks tries to get “discovered”, and an 11-year-old girl tells Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard.
This inspiring program is a powerful reminder that writing one single letter can truly change the world.
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ABOUT LETTERS ALOUD
Real letters, by real people, read by professional actors. Since 2014, we have traveled the country sharing intimate letters written by individuals who have left their mark on history. With a power to evoke both laughter and deep emotion, these letters serve as a testament to humanity’s extraordinary ability to unearth hope, purpose, and happiness amidst life’s many challenges. With live musical accompaniment and a dynamic slideshow, a Letters Aloud evening is guaranteed to inspire! (As one fan said, “It’s a modern-day ‘A prairie Home Companion’ – but with letters.”)
PAUL MORGAN STETLER – Curator & Host
Paul is the creator and curator of Letters Aloud and a co-founder and former Artistic Director of Seattle’s multi-award winning New Century Theatre Company. A well-known Seattle actor, Paul has appeared on numerous local stages over the past 20 years, including ACT Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Village Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Intiman Theatre, and Empty Space Theatre, as well as numerous regional theatres across the country. He holds a BA in English Literature at Cal State Northridge and an MFA in Theatre Arts from Penn State University.
BASIL HARRIS – Reader
Basil Harris is a Seattle actor and musician who has worked extensively on stage here in Seattle, and in film and media. As a voice actor, he’s a regular contributor to the audio dramas of Jim French’s Imagination Theater. He also plays in the alt-pop band “Awesome”, which has often appeared here at Town Hall. More at basilharris.com
KHANH DOAN – Reader
Khanh Doan is a long-standing luminary of the Seattle theater scene and a member of ACT Theatre’s Core Company. Her extensive local credits include lead roles at ACT Theatre, Seattle Rep, 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, Book-It, Wooden O, and Seattle Children’s Theatre, along with regional work in Portland. Born in Vietnam, Khanh moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2003 and holds a B.A. from Stanford University. She is delighted to join Letters Aloud tonight.
JAMIE MASCHLER – Musician
Jamie is a musician, music director, educator, and an ambassador of the accordion. She is co-founder of the Brazilian bands Foleada, En Canto, and the accordion duo Creosote. She has been heard with the Pueblo Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and Seattle Philharmonic. Jamie has also played the role of Nelly Friedman in Paula Vogel’s award-winning play Indecent twice.
Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Letters Aloud.
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