Each screening will be followed by a discussion between filmmakers and the audience. This program is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a stage agency, the Illinois Humanities Council, First Bank of Evanston, North Shore Security and the Playboy Foundation. Parking is available at the Evanston Public Library. Highlights include a former National Football League star who, because of his illness, was forced to live on the streets for a time. Professionals from the Mental Health Association of the North Shore will discuss the mental illnesses highlighted in the screening.
Admission is free.
The forum also invites audience participation for an enjoyable salon- style evening. Each Conversations program will be immediately followed by a reception. Falls and Philippi will discuss the collaborative relationship between director and scenic designer in mounting an opera or theater production and how the process relates to the visual arts. Falls is adjunct professor of theatre at the School of Speech and artistic director of the graduate directing program. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p. m. daily.