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The Dover Panda Trial

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Friday, October 4, 2024 @ 7 PM

An Original Radio Play, Starring John de Lancie
John de Lancie, best known for his role as "Q" in the Star Trek franchise, will appear live in Sacramento for one night only performing, “The Dover Panda Trial".
This original radio play, written by Mr. de Lancie and Kristen Tregar, is a reenactment of the 2005 trial in which evangelicals took over the Dover, PA school board and tried to replace the approved biology textbook with Intelligent Design (Creationism). Their actions resulted in a lawsuit, and this is the exciting story about that trial, performed live by 16 outstanding actors and starring John de Lancie.
Following the performance, John de Lancie and Kristin Tregar will hold an open forum with the audience. Mr. de Lancie will also be selling autographed pictures to benefit California Freethought Day.
📍 At the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

Additional Details

🎫 Registration is required, in advance, as we anticipate selling out.
🚫 Food and drinks will not be available and are not permitted inside the theatre.
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM for mingling. Our program starts promptly at 7:00 PM following a brief welcome. The radio play is approximately 60 minutes, followed by an open forum with John de Lancie and Kristin Tregar. Guests are welcome to stick around until we close up at 9:00 PM.
💙 All proceeds support California Freethought Day, a non-profit organization that celebrates the separation of church and state, scientific achievement, civic engagement, social justice, and free speech.
📅 This event is part of a weekend-long series of events: a Reception on Saturday evening followed by our Main Event on Sunday at the California State Capitol featuring an entire afternoon of speakers, live entertainment, community groups, award and scholarship winners, and more.