Art of Healing: Porgy and Bess, Behind the Curtain

Set in Charleston, George Gershwin’s iconic opera Porgy and Bess (1935) is based on the novel Porgy (1925) by DuBose Heyward. Although the opera debuted in 1935, it was not performed in Charleston until 1970 due to the unwillingness of African-American actors to perform in front of a segregated audience. Join Dr. Jeb Hallett for a conversation with historian and author Harlan Greene and vocalist and performing artist Ann Caldwell to discuss how the story has served as a vehicle for dialogue about race in the South for almost a century. Ann Caldwell will also perform a selection of songs from the opera during the event.

$20 Members | $30 Non Members

This series is sponsored by Roper St. Francis Healthcare.