The National Constitution Center has received a $1 million contribution from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation - paid out over four years - for the expansion of educational programming, particularly within the center's Family Theater, officials announced Wednesday.
At the same time, the center announced the reopening of its Living News theatrical show, which focuses on news-related constitutional issues that have an impact on daily life. The productions are presented to student groups, grades seven through 12.
Joseph M. Torsella, president and CEO of the NCC, said the funding would provide for creation of additional theatrical productions, presentations to larger numbers of students, production of new curricular material and maintenance of the theater.
The Living News program reopened on March 10 and runs through June 13. Performances, which feature professional actors interacting with audiences, are presented at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The National Constitution Center is located in the 500 block of Arch Street.
- Stephan Salisbury
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