Beyond the Show: Freud's Last Session

Freud's Last Session is an astute and witty conversation between scholar C.S. Lewis and Dr. Sigmund Freud. Set in London at the beginning of WWII, the threat of bomber planes and radio warnings periodically interrupt their provocative and humorous conversation covering normally taboo topics, such as God, religion, sex and war. This is a play that will engage audiences, provoke thought and seek truth.

Bennie Clark as Sigmund Freud and Nick Zadina as C.S. Lewis

In order to allow audiences to dive deeper into the discussions this production arouses, the Omaha Community Playhouse is offering community conversations and supplementary programs for Freud's Last Session, which will be running Oct. 18 - Nov. 17, 2013. These post-show discussions give audiences an opportunity to discuss themes and subjects within the production with experts and community partners. These conversations are free with the purchase of a ticket.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

Lone Tree Theatre Productions
Julia Hinson, Josh Ryan & John Landrie
These 30-minute presentations will include a brief outline of C.S. Lewis' literary work and a preview of Ransom: En-acting a Myth, an original production based on C.S. Lewis' novel "Perelandra" that will be performed for 21 & Over on Monday, Nov. 11.
Presentations dates: Thursday, Oct. 24 // Saturday, Nov. 2 & 9 // Sunday, Nov. 10.

C.S. Lewis: A Summary of His Life and Legacy
Bob Thune - Christian, husband, father, pastor and founder of Coram Deo Church Community
This short presentation will include a brief outline of C.S. Lewis' life and legacy and then open up to questions, comments and observations.
Discussion dates - Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26.

Sigmund Freud: A Summary of His Life and Legacy
Dr. Geoff Anderson – Self-Employed Psychoanalyst and Executive Director of the International Psychotherapy Institute
This short presentation will include a brief outline of Sigmund Freud's life and legacy and then open up to questions, comments and observations.
Discussion dates - Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16

TALK BACKS
Join the director, cast and crew after the performance to ask questions about their process.
Talk Backs for Freud's Last Session will be offered after every performance date not listed as part of the programming above.

For more information on any of these events, contact Lora Kaup, director of sales and events, at (402) 553-4890, ext. 147 or lkaup@omahaplayhouse.com.

Omaha Community Playhouse's Freud's Last Session will be running Oct. 18 - Nov. 17; Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $21 for students. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call (402) 553-0800, visit the Box Office or click here.