300 Main Street, Suite 200, Dubuque, IA 52001
Mon – Thurs 8 am – 5 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
Accomplished actor Doug Donald will play the role of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain
For Immediate Release
Contact:
David Schmitz, Executive Director
(563) 557-1851
Website: www.dbqart.com
May 21, 2018 (DUBUQUE, IA) – One of America's greatest writers and humorists returns to life on stage at the Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA) this summer.
On Sunday, June 24 at 1:30 p.m., the popular Famous Dead Artist series returns at DuMA with actor Doug Donald playing the role of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain. Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. The program will explore his long and colorful life, which was filled with spectacular triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies.
Based on “Inside the Actor’s Studio with James Lipton”, the Museum’s popular Famous Dead Artist series has played host, since 2007, to a diverse group of visual artists, musicians, writers, entertainers and figures from popular culture. The program will be moderated by Kevin Firnstahl.
Admission to this program is free; however, the event will be standing room only. Please come early to secure a seat. Doors open at 12:45 p.m.
About the Dubuque Museum of Art
The Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA), founded in 1874 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 2004, is Iowa’s oldest cultural institution. Named a national affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in 2016, DuMA’s mission is to excite, engage and serve diverse communities within the Tri-State area through our collections, exhibitions and educational programs. We connect generations of people to their cultural heritage and exceptional art.
DuMA is located across from Washington Park in historic downtown Dubuque at 7th and Locust Streets. Museum hours are Tuesday–Friday 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Saturday & Sunday 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. The museum is closed on Mondays. Daily admission rates are: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, and $3 College/University Students. The museum is free on Thursdays, and those 18 and younger receive free admission every day, thanks to Prudential Financial.
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