20th Anniversary Celebration with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin

In this memoir, Josh Brolin recounts his unconventional childhood on a ranch in Paso Robles, California, surrounded by wild animals gathered by his fearless and explosive mother, Jane Agee Brolin. Her tragic early death haunts the book, and her personality is felt throughout. Brolin also shares his career in the film industry, from his breakout role in *The Goonies* to the set of *No Country for Old Men*, along with professional and personal ups and downs. With unflinching honesty and humor, he discusses relationships, addiction, love, and fatherhood, grappling with the mysteries of life and death in a surprising and riveting way.

The Good Lord Bird is an absorbing mixture of history and imagination, told through the meticulous eye for detail and character of James McBride. The novel follows Henry Shackleford, a young slave living in the Kansas Territory in 1857, who is forced to leave town with the legendary abolitionist John Brown after a violent encounter. Believing Henry to be a girl, Brown nicknames him 'Little Onion. ' Over the ensuing months, Henry conceals his true identity as he struggles to stay alive and eventually finds himself involved in the historic raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, a pivotal event leading to the American Civil War. The book is a rousing adventure and a moving exploration of identity, survival, and the complexities of John Brown's character, portrayed with both sympathy and realism.

George Bernard Shaw's play 'Saint Joan' explores the life and trial of Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who led the French army to victory in the 15th century. The play delves into the political and religious complexities of Joan's trial for heresy. Shaw examines themes of faith, individualism, and the conflict between personal conviction and institutional authority. Joan's unwavering belief in her divine mission clashes with the established norms of the Church and the state. The play culminates in Joan's tragic execution, portraying her as a martyr for her beliefs and a symbol of independent thought.