The focus for Winter Quarter's
Day of Learning is on Another Day
in Baghdad, a play which will be performed at North Seattle's
Stage One Theatre from February 10 - 27th.
The goal is to involve both humanities faculty and faculty
from many other disciplines in learning experiences that center around the
play, that explore the particular type of learning the occurs through the
arts, and at the same time further the learning outcomes of classes across
the curriculum -- whether they be classes in art, literature, political science,
women’s studies, economics, psychology, sociology, etc.
Another Day in Baghdad is a play written by a veteran of the Iraq war, Army Major David A. Tucker II. Based on true events, Another Day in Baghdad is an ensemble play that explores the day-to-day life of six Army soldier during their year-long tour of duty in Baghdad, Iraq. The playwright, Major David A. Tucker II, commanded an Army Reserve Unit which was deployed from March 2003 through March 2004. The unit served in Baghdad in support of the 1st Armored Division.
The play has had a reading at the Seattle Rep and will be fully staged at North Seattle Community College as a world premiere. The play (an original script produced in conjunction with staff of the Seattle Rep) will run Thursdays through Sundays from Feb 10 to 27th. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Throughout the three week period of the play's performance at North Seattle, there will be different events, including a keynote address by the author on art as a way of knowing, a campus read of Tim O'Brien's book "The Things They Carried", a show in the art gallery, a film series, a panel of War Veterans talking about their experiences of war, and a student seminar. The goal is to support and deepen our learning experience for the entire campus. Click on the links above for dates, times and specific event information.
* NSCC's General Education
Learning Outcome
9:
"Understand artistic expression
as an essential human and cultural phenomenon."
