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AMERICAN MONKEYS

In The Library Stacks

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What is American Monkeys: The first-ever “reader’s edition” of The Scopes Monkey Trial Transcripts
Abridged by A.J. Schaar, workshopped by The New Fortune Theatre Co.

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This ain't Inherit the Wind. This here's the Truth of History.

"We have done crossed the Rubicon."

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What is The Scopes Monkey Trial: A groundbreaking moment where science, religion, education, and legislation collided in America's consciousness. More news was reported, worldwide, about this trial than any other event in America, including the Civil War.

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American Monkeys in The Library Stacks offers a dramatic chamber reading of selections from 

"The World's Most Famous Court Trial" 100 Years Ago

July 1925-July 2025

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Join us for this intimate reading and open discussion of the (timely) issues raised.

 

This Event is FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.

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WHEN: MONDAY, JULY 21st, 6-8pm

 

WHERE: at The San Diego Central Library

5th Floor Stacks

330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA

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PARKING: 2 hours FREE in the Library Parking lot with Validation.

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CAST ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON

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Clarence DARROW

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William Jennings BRYAN

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Dudley Field MALONE

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Tom STEWART

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Directed by RICHARD BAIRD

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This programme is produced by The New Fortune Theatre Co.

in proud partnership with
 

The San Diego Public Library


The Friends of the San Diego Public Library


The San Diego Library Foundation


The Westminster Presbyterian Church

Committee of Peace and Justice

For FAQs

and to learn about our sister event, "THE BIG EVENT" for American Monkeys,

click here.

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This world's first reader's edition of the Scopes Monkey Trial transcripts can be READ FREE online or PURCHASED where books are sold.

 

Click "THAT BOOK!" cover for free PDF and details.

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(You will be directed to the author's website ajschaar.com)

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