CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe™ - 36th Anniversary Event at Burlington Council on Aging

CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe

Who was America's favorite teacher? Ask anyone what they know about Christa McAuliffe and they will tell you exactly where they were when the NASA Challenger 51-L shuttle mission launched; however, few people understand who Mrs. McAuliffe really was. America's Teacher in Space was an educational pioneer and her goals and accomplishments are explored in this multi-media performance experience, which debuted in 2016, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Challenger launch.

History At Play, LLC discovers the true story behind the incredible teacher and American Pioneer, along with her fellow Mission and Payload Specialists (crew members). Now, we share Christa's spirit with you on the exact date of the 36th anniversary of this epic launch.

Suitable for all ages. Followed by real-time post-performance Q&A. Running time: Approx. 80 minutes. Recording viewable for 5 days!

Ticket sales close January 28 at 6pm ET (UTC-5). For those attending the livestream, the virtual theatre lobby opens at 7:15pm ET. Viewers who request entry after 7:25pm ET may not be admitted and will have access to the recording; viewable for 5 days.In 2010, Founder and Artistic Director Judith Kalaora created History At Play, LLC, with the goal to educate and entertain audiences worldwide by producing Immersive Living History Experiences that breathe life into the stories of influential and often forgotten figures.

Interviewer: Why is history important?J. Kalaora: There is a hunger; a visceral need to reunite with the past; to learn from history, and to create a more fortuitous future. Through history, viewers expand their emotional intelligence and connect to a unique world, experiencing a point of view quite different from their own.To interpret her-story by revitalizing the legacy of NASAs Civilian in Space program and to continue forging that legacy by performing as Christa, is not only an honor, but it is also a duty. Christa broke barriers and embraced those who had none to turn to. She was a role model: A paragon educator, mother, and wife.History At Play, LLC's newest Immersive Living History Experience, Diana of LOVE, destigmatizing mental health challenges, honors Englands Rose, Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, and debuts June 2022-- 25 years after the passing of The People's Princess.
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NO recording, reproduction, download, distribution, nor broadcast permitted. NO broadcast to private groups (greater than 10 people), or to group housing facilities (i.e. senior living residences, college campuses, etc.). A breach of this policy is copyright infringement.Email BoxOffice@HistoryAtPlay.com for group rates. Admission to Livestream is at the discretion of the Host. Guests must sign in to Zoom using the name utilized to purchase tickets. Unidentified guests may not be admitted."CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe," copyright 2016. All rights reserved.
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VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Patrons receive instructions, by email, 24 hours prior to the event. Historically inspired music commences at 7:15pm ET. "Curtain" is at 7:30pm ET (UTC-5). Viewers must log-on by 7:25pm ET to ensure entry. Unidentified viewers may not be admitted. Email BoxOffice@HistoryAtPlay.com with queries.
No Refunds. No Date Transfers.
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ABOUT:
HAP 'n CHAT, the franchise producing this event, premiered in March 2020. HAP 'n CHAT features productions from the History At Play, LLC critically acclaimed repertoire, along with internationally renowned HAP, LLC Troupe Members and Mingles. HAP'n CHAT is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet history's influential and often forgotten figures and ask questions that only they could answer, along with learning more about the experiences of historical interpreters and professional actors worldwide. History At Play, LLC productions have been embraced by the historical, educational, corporate, and theatrical communities, with programs that break the mold of hi-calibre virtual, in-person, and hybrid experiences.
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History At Play, LLC:
History At Play, LLC (HAP, LLC), founded in 2010 by Artistic Director J. Kalaora, chronicles the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. Offering solo and ensemble Immersive Living History Experiences, HAP, LLC is owned by a non-binary, first generation, multi-ethnic artist. Kalaora is a professional educator, award-winning playwright, and living historian. They graduated Syracuse University Magna cum Laude and completed the Globe Education Program, at Shakespeares Globe Theatre of London, England. Kalaora has performed for tens of thousands of people and History At Play, LLC original productions have enjoyed thousands of runs worldwide.