Current Series: Heroes & Villains
June 11 at 7pm
LabO Theatre, 10 Daly Ave.
Dramatic staged reading of a play based on the true story about German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer deciding to take part in a conspiracy to assassinate Hitler.
September 17 at 7pm
The Gladstone, 910 Gladstone Ave.
Dramatic staged reading set in the after life about a fictional encounter between Canadian contemporary historical figures Duncan Campbell Scott and Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce.
November 6 at 7pm
Saint Paul University, 223 Main St.
Dramatic staged reading of excerpts from the classic novel by Victor Hugo featuring his beloved characters navigating the law and justice, redemption and forgiveness.
Last Series: Playing God
What is Gleanings?
The first half of the evening is a dramatic play reading or other performance by professional artists. After a brief intermission, the second half of the evening is a facilitated discussion with some of the artists and special guests to get the conversation going before the audience is welcome to participate or simply observe. The discussion will have a high emphasis on listening to and learning from other points of view in order to 'glean' richer and deeper understanding about complex issues and ideas. It's a forum for intellectually curious people who enjoy meaningful nuanced discussion.
Participants in the Gleanings forum come open minded to "glean" wisdom and knowledge from the perspectives and experiences of others in order to develop a richer understanding of a subject and greater respect for those who might see things differently. It's about creating space for conversation that considers many ideas and perspectives, rather than a binary debate with a clear outcome. It's about the questions asked, often leading to even more questions and conversation.