Playhouse in the Park Producing Artistic Director Ed Stern talks arts and community to the League of Women Voters on Jan. 28.

 

Stern, celebrating 15 years helming Playhouse, is a nonpareil arts advocate as well as a director, teacher and administrator. Stern’s topic is "The Arts in Greater Cincinnati: How Can We Enrich Our Community?" The evening begins at 6 p.m. at The Vernon Manor Hotel,  (400 Oak St.)

In case you didn’t know, Stern is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Indiana University, he was co-founder of the Indiana Repertory Theatre (Indianapolis) and served as its artistic director from 1972-80. He has held faculty positions at both Rutgers University and the William Esper Studio in New York City.

Cost $21.50. For additional information, call 513-281-8683.

 

Don’t forget to catch Stern predicting the Oscars on Feb. 10, (joining me in our annual debate) to benefit Theater Artist Projects Fund, People Working Cooperatively and Cincinnati World Cinema. Check pwchomerepairs.org, cincyworldcinema.org and cinstages.com for information.