SHOWS

Art and pop culture, Leo Strauss and Western democracy, text and subtext, and other Odd Couples

Presented by Theater Oobleck

Monday, June 29
7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Storefront Theater
FREE, Reservations Encouraged

In association with Theater Oobleck’s production of the comedy, Strauss at Midnight, join us for this in-depth discussion on some of the play’s themes. The conversation participants will include:

Jeff Dorchen, playwright, Strauss at Midnight

Andrew Patner, critic and lifelong student of Strauss/Bloom/Bellowology

George Anastaplo, Professor of Law, Loyola University of Chicago, and Lecturer in the Liberal Arts, The University of Chicago

Mr. Anastaplo received his doctorate as a student of Leo Strauss in The Committee on Social Thought at The University of Chicago (1964) where one of his fellow students was Allan Bloom who was also a teaching colleague of Mr. Anastaplo’s in The University’s adult education Basic Program in the Liberal Arts. Among many other topics, Mr. Anastaplo has written extensively on Leo Strauss and Allan Bloom and the topic of “Straussianism” for nearly half a century.  He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago in 1948 and his law degree from its Law School in 1951.