The public is invited to a free virtual reading by Ariel Dorfman, an internationally renowned author, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Wor-Wic Community College, on Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom.
Dorfman’s award-winning books in many genres have been published in more than 40 languages and his plays performed in more than 100 countries. He was an advisor to Salvador Allende, president of Chile. He is known for such works as “Death and the Maiden,” which was made into a movie starring Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley; “Last Waltz in Santiago,” a poetry collection; and “The Suicide Museum.” He will read from “Allegro: A Novel,” published in March 2025, about a young Mozart investigating mysteries surrounding the death of Johann Sebastian Bach.
The event, part of the Echoes & Visions literary series, is free and open to the public. Visit the events section of worwic.edu for more information.