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May 1, 2006
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to speak at KLRU event.
WHAT:
Suzan-Lori Parks talks about becoming a writer, following one’s creative voice, and issues of the day at SPARK: KLRU’s Engaging Speaker Series presented by AMD.
WHO:
Suzan-Lori Parks has made her mark in the worlds of drama and
literature. Her writing raises historical questions about social and
political issues, including struggles with racial and class prejudice. In
addition to numerous awards, Parks is the first African-American woman to be
awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Theatre for her play Topdog/Underdog.
WHEN:
Monday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue
HOW:
Tickets are $42 and available through the Spark website.
ABOUT SPARK:
Suzan-Lori Parks is KLRU¹s featured guest for the fifth and
final event in the Austin PBS station¹s annual speaker series. This year
the series has a new name and new location. Now called Spark: KLRU’s
Engaging Speaker Series presented by AMD, the series has featured journalist
Dan Rather, physicist Brian Greene, author Azar Nafisi, rap artist Chuck D,
and journalist Leonard Pitts.
ABOUT KLRU:
KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, reflects, celebrates and inspires Central Texas through creative excellence,
community engagement and lifelong learning. Although primarily a television station providing locally
produced and quality national programming, KLRU is also a non-profit organization helping to build a stronger
community through educational workshops, community outreach projects and public events. Get more information about
KLRU at klru.org.
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