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 People across the state are gearing up for the June-July 2003 season of OHIO CHAUTAUQUA. With a theme of The Ohio Frontier, the programs will be especially compelling as Ohioans celebrate our state’s bicentennial year. A cast of important characters will appear under the tent this summer: folk hero Johnny Appleseed (portrayed by Hank Fincken), aristocrat Margaret Blennerhassett (portrayed by Debra Conner), frontiersman Simon Kenton (portrayed by Gene Worthington), Indian captive Mary Draper Ingles (portrayed by Karen Vuranch), and Iroquois leader Chief  |
John Logan (portrayed by Dan Cutler). These characters were chosen not only because they influenced the opening of our state, but because they provide interesting and varied visions of life on The Ohio Frontier. Our host communities are planning a variety of exciting activities to accompany OHIO CHAUTAUQUA programs. Please request site-specific information from the contact person listed below.  Contact Mark Eisenman: 614-846-0877  Contact Katherine Moore: 614-221-8888  Contact Andy Hite: 937-773-2522  Contact Robin Miller: 1-800-962-7753 ext. 28  Contact Pat Murphy: 440-774-1700  Contact Karen Seigman: 1-800-686-4382 OHIO CHAUTAUQUA 2003: The Ohio Frontier will be detailed in the next issue of Pathways. For more information, please call Fran at 800-293-9774 or visit us on-line at www.ohiohumanities.org. |
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The Ohio Humanities Council is seeking presenters who can portray historical characters for OHIO CHAUTAUQUA 2004. Presentations will be costumed performances based on thorough academic research. The theme for OHIO CHAUTAUQUA 2004 is The Roaring Twenties. Occurring in June and July, the program will feature characters such as Henry Ford, Amelia Earhart, W.E.B. DuBois, Al Capone, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Babe Ruth, Josephine Baker, Harry Houdini, Florence Harding, Elliott Ness, Clarence Darrow, Zora Neal Hurston, or Charles Lindbergh. Other characters proposed by applicants will be considered if they are appropriate to the theme. A portrayal consists of a 30-minute monologue followed by question-and-answer sessions, both in and out of character. Each selected scholar/performer will also submit written materials about the character. During each week as a scholar in residence, performers will present one evening performance and two daytime workshops and will be available for appearances at various social and publicity events. Scholars |
will receive an honorarium, per diem, and travel and lodging expenses. Applicants are responsible for developing their own scripts, costumes, and props. Applications to portray an Ohio Chautauqua 2004 character should be sent to: Ohio Humanities Council, 471 East Broad St., Suite 1620, Columbus, OH 43215. All applications must include:
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