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The African American Legacy of Vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard
By Sally Ollove, >sales Literary Manager There was no vacation from segregation in America in the early part of the 20th century. When African Americans sought to get away, >medical…
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Parade – Opening Night
We opened our production of Parade on Wednesday, October 2 to a packed house. Members of the Sylvan Society gathered at the Hamilton Family Arts Center to enjoy a pre-show…
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Post-Parade – What Happens to Georgia?
By Sally Ollove, Literary Manager Note: This post provides additional information for our audiences after watching the Arden’s production of Parade and contains spoilers. Following the events depicted in Parade,…
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Post-Parade – The Major Figures
By Sally Ollove, Literary Manager Note: This post provides additional information for our audiences after watching the Arden’s production of Parade and contains spoilers. Though the events of Parade conclude shortly after Leo’s…
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Parade – Recommended Reading List
By Sally Ollove, site Literary Manager Parade is based on the true story of the trial of Leo Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan. There are a number of…
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On Parade – from writers Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown
In addition to the professional allure a story with such drama has for a writer, the Leo Frank case held a special place in Parade bookwriter Alfred Uhry’s personal life. His…
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Parade – A special sneak peek sing-thru
Last night, >find members of our Sylvan Society and the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Teen Council joined Arden staff and the cast of Parade for a special sing-through at the…
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Pinocchio Sketch – a Creative Response
By Dajah Dale Grades 5-8 This is a finalist in our Pinocchio Creative Response Contest in collaboration with Philadelphia Stories, Jr. From August 5-16, leave a comment on this post or like the link on…
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Tolya – A Pinocchio Creative Response
Tolya By Catherine Mosier-Mills Grade 9-12 In the fading light of the setting sun, Luka Yeshevsky sketched a face. Luka drew the model’s lips, so carefully pursed around a…
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Pinocchio Art – A Creative Response
By Walker Anderson Grades 5-8 This is a finalist in our Pinocchio Creative Response Contest in collaboration with Philadelphia Stories, Jr. From August 5-16, leave a comment on this post or like the link on…
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