Spend an enjoyable hour with fascinating people from Ohio's past in the intimate setting of museum theatre.
These characters will connect their times to yours by sharing their life stories. These are charming and engaging performances that are appropriate for all ages and wheel chair accessible. Performances are free with museum admission every Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Free at Last, Free at Last: Reminiscences on Slavery
It's spring 1863, months after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in 10 states. Listen as two of Ohio's leading foes of slavery, one black and one white, discuss how far they've come and what the future holds. Anthony Gibbs of Columbus portrays Ripley foundry owner John Parker. Ronald St. Pierre portrays Rev. John Rankin.
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Alice Schille
Meet Ohioan Alice Schille (1869-1955), one of America's foremost watercolorists, portrayed by Robin Schuricht.