Historian, author, and social activist, Howard Zinn has written numerous books including, A People’s History of the United States: 1492 to the Present (2006), A Power Governments Cannot Suppress (2007), and You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our Times (2002).  Receiving his Ph.D. from Columbia University under the GI bill, and having served in World War II as an Air Force bombardier, Zinn went onto to teach at Spelman College and Boston University.  He has been a visiting professor at several colleges and universities, including the University of Paris and the University of Bologna; and the recipient of such awards as the Thomas Merton Award, the Eugene V. Debs Award, the Upton Sinclair Award, and the Lannan Literary Award. 

Zinn will share his works for the stage with the College, on October 28, November 20-22, & January 22-24.

Zinn Fest!

Emma by Howard Zinn
A reading directed by Marilyn Plotkins
October 28, 4PM C. Walsh Theatre
A discussion between Judy Dushku, Government Dept. & Zinn will immediately follow.
 
Shouting Theatre in a Crowded Fire
written & directed by Wesley Savick
from the writings of Howard Zinn
November 20-22 C. Walsh Theatre
 
Daughter of Venus
by Howard Zinn
directed by Wesley Savick
Jan. 22-24, 2009 C. Walsh Theatre

C. Walsh Theatre
55 Temple Street
Boston, MA 02114