A Witness to History VIRTUAL at Burlington Council on Aging

Joe Rhys, born in the hills of South Carolina, shares his experiences with viewers in a new Immersive Living History Experience by History At Play, LLC.

Now an old man, Rhys has had a long and fruitful life upon which to reflect. The year being 1925, he is currently in his 80s, yet his memory is vivid. He recalls his Welsh grandpa, his mulatto mother, and his fighting... before, during, and after the American Civil War.Rhys witnessed a great deal of historical events, including: The Battle of Wilson's Creek (1861), the Battle of the Crater (1864), and the Great Chicago Fire (1871). His son served in World War I. Rhys speaks in the vernacular of the era and dances the old time clogging, when encouraged to do so. His language- blunt but not caustic- provides an intimate look into life as a tri-racial man in America from the Antebellum Era into the Roaring Twenties.

Running time: 45 minutes, followed by Q&A. Appropriate for all ages. Joe Rhys is a fictional historical character based on factual events and primary sources.

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History At Play, LLC is proud to present a NEW, VIRTUAL Immersive Living History Experience for the monthly HAP 'n CHAT performance series. The producution is researched, written, and performed by HAP, LLC Troupe Member Jon F. Rice.
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PERFORMER BIO
Jon F. Rice is a Chicago-based professional historian, researcher, and tri-racial interpreter. He obtained a PhD in American History from N. Illinois University. He is a retired Professor of African-American History at Northern Illinois University, and taught Native American History at University of Massachusetts (Boston Campus).
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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. Please 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 same name they used to purchase tickets. Unidentified users may not be admitted. A Witness to History. Copyright 2022. 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). Late entry is permitted. Unidentified viewers may not be admitted. A recording of the performance is made available for 5 days after the livestream. Email BoxOffice@HistoryAtPlay.com.No Refunds. No Date Transfers.
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ABOUT:
HAP 'n CHAT, the franchise producing A Witness to History, premiered March 2020. HAP 'n CHAT features productions from the History At Play, LLC critically acclaimed repertoire, along with nationally renowned HAP, LLC Troupe Members. HAP'n CHAT is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet history's influential and often forgotten figures and to ask them questions that only they can answer, along with learning more about the lives and experiences of historical interpreters and professional educators. 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, & 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. www.HistoryAtPlay.com.