Meet Dylan Thomas – The Welshman Who Made the English Language Sing

Code: MT42807

Dates: May 15, 2025

Meets: 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Course Fee: $39.00

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The world-famous Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, expanded our sense of what language can do. Rhythmically forceful, yet subtly musical, his poems remain anthology favorites. His life is explored, and dramatic readings of his works are presented. Appearing as the poet himself, Covington transports us into the "still beating heart" of the Man! the Writer! and the Icon!
Fee: $39.00
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Jack Covington

Dr. Covington is an Oxford-educated historian and classically trained stage actor and lecturer. He is also the Creative Director of “Characters-on-Call” – 1 st person living history biographies. He presents dynamic first-person historical impersonations of famous literary and historical personages from the pages of history – in authentic period costume – history brought to life! He is a refreshingly innovative, enlightening, and engagingly dynamic educator, actor, and entertainer of the most creative kind – one who loves both his craft and his audience – who consistently delivers a lecture in true “that’s entertainment” style. He deliberately steps outside the proverbial box, breaking down barriers and successfully injecting spontaneity, wit, and warmth into his lecture ‘performances’. He has lectured and performed for many historical museums and cultural organizations. Performance topics he has presented are listed on his website, www.PerformancesParExcellence.com. Dr. Covington is also a world traveler, adventurer, and a former avid mountaineer. His ability to incorporate his first-hand experiences into his lecture performances serves to both enlighten and enthrall his audiences. He delights in the opportunity to share his unique concept of combining lifelong learning with entertainment that will educate, stimulate, and inspire his audiences today and tomorrow!

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