Citizen Read

A dynamic series of events activating public dialogue on race and identity in America.

JAN - MAR, 2018

All are welcome to apply for this project. Participation is free of charge, including access to the project curriculum and facilitators. Participants will be responsible for obtaining their own copy of Citizen: An American Lyric and for purchasing their ticket to The White Card.

All participants must read Citizen: An American Lyric and attend the public dialogue in order to be eligible to buy full-price tickets to designated Citizen Read performances of The White Card. If you have already purchased tickets to The White Card, regardless of performance date, you are eligible to participate in Citizen Read. If you participate in Citizen Read and cannot attend the designated Citizen Read performances of The White Card, you may purchase tickets to other performances subject to availability.

INDIVIDUALS

Individuals, who are not affiliated with a group, may register to participate on their own. Individual participants will commit to attending a facilitated conversation hosted at ArtsEmerson or A.R.T. Details are included in the Citizen Read application.

GROUPS

Group leaders affiliated with an existing or new book club or other group may register to participate and will be the point person for facilitating planning and communications. Groups should be comprised of at least 6 people and no more than 30 people.

Leaders will express their preference for facilitated conversation in one of two ways:
(1) Self-facilitation using Citizen Read guide
(2) Citizen Read facilitation at group’s home location or at a community location (as arranged by group)

Group leaders will need the following information for all group participants:
Full Name, Email, Phone, Zip Code
For assistance, please call (617) 824-3005 or email: citizenreadproject@gmail.com