SALON: Featuring texts by Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein (1874—1946) was one of the most innovative authors of the 20th century. She was a painterly writer whose love of modern art informed her experimentation with language patterns and rhythms. She wrote in many genres, including drama, memoir, opera, poetry, and prose. An American ex-pat, a close friend of Pablo Picasso, an avid art collector, and a larger-than-life personality, Stein was a true original. Her writings that bear witness to her lifelong relationship with Alice B. Toklas depict queer joy in a closeted era. Don't miss your chance to experience Stein's work and discuss her in community.

Thinking Cap Theatre presents SALON, an ongoing Readers’ Series featuring LGBTQ+ and Feminist Texts (nonfiction, novels, plays) curated by TCT's Artistic Director.

The aim of the series is to provide a sustained space to foster friendships and dialogue on themes of historical and ongoing importance to LGBTQ+ women and straight allies. Now more than ever, we need conversation, community, and allyship!

• Prior to the event, participants will be emailed the following: a one-page discussion guide and access to a Google drive with additional selected readings ("Ada" and "Miss Furr and Miss Skeene," short essays by Stein). You may find it helpful to print these essays, though you don't have to. We recommend that you read these before reading The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas . Stein mentions these essays in The Autobiography , and they also make for good points of entry to Stein's style before plunging into the full-length memoir.
• Catered refreshments are included in the registration cost. This session's menu will include appetizers, dessert, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Books must be purchased separately by each participant: Any edition of The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas will be fine. Here is a link for one that you can BUY ON AMAZON

This program was made possible by a joint grant from The Our Fund Foundation and The Community Foundation of Broward.