Additional Events
A Conversation with Congresswoman Susan A. Davis: Reflecting on her experience in AfghanistanSunday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m.Hattox Hall
Please join Congresswoman Susan Davis for her reflections on working with the women of Afghanistan, the challenges they face, and the future development of Afghanistan. FREE and open to the public, no reservations required.
Celebrating Sister Cities: San Diego and JalalabadMonday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.Hattox Hall
This free evening discussion will focus on the work, and the fruits, of the San Diego Jalalabad Sister Cities Foundation. The evening will culminate with a Skype video conference call with a group of Afghan women participating in a program in which they learn English and technological skills. Globe audience members will have the chance to hear from them about their daily lives, ask questions, and participate in conversation. FREE; no reservations necessary.
Afghanistan Then and NowFriday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.Hattox Hall
Afghan Cultural Consultant Humaira Ghilzai, who worked on the original production of A Thousand Splendid Suns with author Khaled Hosseini and playwright Ursula Rani Sarma, will discuss the history of Afghanistan and the current situation of Afghan women. She will also talk about the development and creation of the play from Hosseini’s original novel. FREE; no reservations necessary.
Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminars
This series provides Old Globe patrons with an opportunity to closely connect with productions both onstage and backstage. A panel selected from the artistic company of each show (playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and/or technicians) engages patrons in an informal and illuminating presentation of ideas and insights to enhance the theatre going experience. Each Insights Seminar takes place 90 minutes before curtain time on the Tuesday after performances begin, and includes an informal reception 30 minutes before the start. FREE; no reservations necessary. FREE; no reservations necessary.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Post-Show Forums
Join us after the show for an informal and enlightening question-and-answer session with cast members. Get the “inside story” on creating a character and putting together a professional production. Post-show forums are scheduled after select Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances. FREE; no reservations necessary.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Subject Matters
Explore the ideas and issues raised by a production through brief, illuminating post-show discussions with local experts, such as scientists, artists, historians and scholars. Subject Matters will ignite discussion, bring the play’s concerns into sharp focus, and encourage you to think beyond the stage! Subject Matters discussions follow select Saturday matinee performances. FREE; no reservations necessary.
Saturday, May 19, 2018, following the 2:00 p.m. matinee
