Lewis Black Talks Acting and Memory at the Rubin on March 7th

As part of its fifth annual Brainwave series on the workings of the mind--this year exploring memory--the Rubin Museum of Art will premiere the feature-length documentary film "Caris’ Peace," by Gaylen Ross on March 7th. What is an actress without memory? This is the story of New York theater and film actress Caris Corfman, a graduate of the Yale School of Drama who as the result of a brain tumor lost her ability to make new memories.

Filmed over 10 years, the documentary chronicles her courageous return to the stage, and the fascinating ways she challenged her memory loss. The film features friends and colleagues Kate Burton, Nancy Giles, Tony Shalhoub, and Lewis Black—who will introduce the film live at its New York premiere. Each screening of the film will be followed by a conversation about the implications of short-term memory loss. Political comedian Lewis Black and neuroscientist Barry Gordon will discuss the importance of memory to an actor’s performance, following the March 7th premiere.

When: Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 p.m., with Lewis Black and Dr. Barry Gordon

Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at (212) 620-5000, ext. 344 or online at RMAnyc.org/brainwave.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos