M.D. Schaffer's Artist Presentation

Schedule

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Missoula Public Library | Missoula, MT

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Join us on Weds, April 29, for an artist presentation and conversation with Open AIR's Spring Artist-in-Residence M.D. Schaffer at Missoula Public Library.
All are welcome. Snacks will be provided.
Let us know if you'll be joining us with the optional registration form.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/260265014944151
Upon registration, a meeting link will be emailed to you.
Learn more: www.openairmt.org/events/artist-presentation-with-md-schaffer
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
M.D. Schaffer (They/He) is a Non-Binary, Ashkenazi, African-American playwright, librettist, and lyricist born in Houston, Texas, and residing in New York City. Their previous works include “Southern Seeds: An Americana Story” with the Ensemble Theatre’s New Voices Fest, “A Rodeo Clown” with the Obsidian Theatre Festival, & “Drapetomania: A Negro Carol” with the We Will Dream Festival. Their dramatic works have developed with Art House Productions, The Workshop Theatre, National Queer Theatre, Ghost Light Theatre Company, The Tank Theater, and the Obie Award winning Harlem9. They’re a 2023 recipient of the Pine Meadow Ranch for Arts & Agriculture Residency program with Roundhouse Foundation and a finalist for the 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 Dramatist Guild Fellowship. They look to represent cultures honestly to create spaces for all people to speak, connect, and form a solidified resistance to damaging and oppressive structures.
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Missoula Public Library, 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT 59802-4734, United States

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