Meet playwright behind premiere of 'Hollywood, Nebraska' at OR Playhouse

Donna Smith, Oakridger
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New York City playwright Kenneth Jones and Erin Elizabeth Smith, Oak Ridge poet laureate and University of Tennessee professor, will host a question-and-answer session on Friday, Sept. 9, about the upcoming Oak Ridge Playhouse world premiere of Jones’ comedy, "Hollywood, Nebraska."

"Hollywood, Nebraska" will premiere at the Oak Ridge Playhouse later this month.
"Hollywood, Nebraska" will premiere at the Oak Ridge Playhouse later this month.

The Q&A will take place at the Oak Ridge Public Library Auditorium from 3 to 4 p.m.

Attendees will be the first to read and discuss the new American play before it hits the boards, according to a city of Oak Ridge news release. The play, sponsored by TownePlace Suites by Marriott, is opening Sept. 23, and running select dates through Oct. 2.

Scripts will be distributed in advance so readers can discuss and ask questions about the characters, conflicts, and world of the play following the interview. The floor will be opened up for questions for the author from both the virtual and in-person audiences.

Light refreshments will be provided. Those interested in attending can register at ORPL.org to attend virtually or in person. A recording will not be available for later viewing.

Tickets for Hollywood, Nebraska can be purchased on orplayhouse.com. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office Tuesday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at (865) 482-4877. Tickets to the show are $26.50 for adults/seniors and $23.50 with a Student ID. For more information, visit ORPL.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter.

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