M I C H A E L’ S C O R N E R Film at the OAC.... The OAC Film Series’ first season has concluded with two successful documentary films. Last October we presented Race to Nowhere in cooperation with Roger’s Memorial Hospital. The evocative film focused on the educational issues facing students and parents in the future. Patron response was excellent, both to the conversations that ensued and by the panelists remarks immediately following the viewing. In support of autism awareness month this April the OAC presents The Red Kite Project based on the Chicago Children’s Theater Company and their groundbreaking work in creating inter-active theater for autistic children. It’s exciting to note that this project will be available in southeast Wisconsin as the renowned professional theater, First Stage Children’s Theater of Milwaukee, will soon be offering a similar program in the near future. FSCT is an artistic partner of the Oconomowoc Arts Center. 2012-13 Season... Under consideration for next season are several documentary films including Remembering Frederic: the Life of Chopin, a new documentary created by former OHS grad and concert pianist Pamela Howland and featuring awardwinning actress Rosemary Harris. In addition, The Bonsai People:The Vision of Muhammad Yunis, is another documentary based on the work of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammad Yunis. Stay tuned for more information on the future of film at the OAC by checking our web site at www.theoac.net.
Michael Duncan, Director Oconomowoc Arts Center
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