From the History Club, History Department and Student Life: OCC will be welcoming back, actor Ian Ruskin, to perform for our students and community!
Mr. Ruskin will be with us November 6th , 7th, and 8th and will be giving select performances!
Join us for a performance on Monday the 6th at 11am in the Grunin Center to see “From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks: The Life and Times of Harry Bridges”.
From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks is a multi-media one-man play that tells the story of Harry Bridges and his life’s work, through his passions, struggles and his wicked sense of humor. With many of his own words – from childhood stories of Australia to waterfront speeches during the 1934 strike to confessions of loss during his divorces and bouts of drinking – it brings Harry to life as a visionary but very human man. This 65-minute story was written under the watchful eye of leading scholars, ensuring that it is accurate as well as entertaining.
Join us for a performance on Tuesday the 7th at 11am in the Grunin Center to see “To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine”.
To Begin the World Over Again: the Life of Thomas Paine is the very personal story of one of history’s most misunderstood men. He moved through the world challenging the dogma and superstitions that had ruled the lives of the masses for centuries, and embracing the Age of Enlightenment. It was Paine’s writings in short, simple sentences, understood by those masses, which changed the world. Excerpts from his great works are read throughout the play, and elicit gasps from audiences because they are so alive and relevant today.
On Wednesday the 8th,at 11am, Mr. Ruskin will be holding a workshop for Performing Arts Students and aspiring actors/producers in our Black Box Theater.
All performance are free, open to the public and first come first serve!!
Please share and we look forward to having you all!”