These events were held at the Hippodrome February 28-March 22, 1998. Remembering the Florida Years, a celebration of the life and works of the internationally acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.
All events are free and open to the public.
Step into South Florida of yesteryear and experience the Caribbean charm of Tennessee Williams life and work in Key West. This imaginative gallery exhibition, showcasing original artwork by Tennessee Williams and artifacts from the East Martello Museum of Key West, is brought to life by Florida Art Historian Anne Lisca and Florida artist Lorelei Esser. On Sunday, March 1 at noon the festival s keynote speaker, internationally acclaimed author Lyle Leverich, will discuss Tennessee Williams and The Glass Menagerie . In 1979, Williams selected Leverich to be his authorized biographer, and the two began a close collaboration. Leverich is currently writing his second book on Williams, which tells the story of Williams success following The Glass Menagerie through the end of his life.