The Center for Western Civilization, Thought & Policy is hosting an event on Thursday, Jan. 31. Director Brian Doerries will be conducting his talk, "The Theater of War, What ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today."
Doerries lecture will cover material from his book The Theater of War, What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today. He will discuss how the power of tragedies transcend time and do so to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. As stated in Doerries book, "Stories can help us heal and possibly even change before it's too late." He will also discuss trauma beyond that associated with the conflict of war and will cover trauma related to racial justice.
Brian Doerries is the co-founder and artistic director for Theater of War Productions. Theater of War Productions works with actors across many mediums to present dramatic readings from classic Greek tragedies. Each presentation is followed by an open discussion that tackles social issues that are confronted in the presentation. Productions are aimed at service members, veterans, caregivers, and families that are dealing with the personal effects of tragedy and war. In 2017, Doerries was also named the current Public Artist in Residence for the City of New York. During his two-year residency, he will present 60 of his Theater of War Productions to people in all five of the city's boroughs.
Students, faculty, and members of the public are encouraged to attend the lecture. The scheduled presentation will take place in Hale Science, room 270, beginning at 6:00 pm. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and a small reception that will wrap around 8:00 pm. Please register for the event via the CU Events Calendar.