The Artistry and Activism of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
This original production, presented in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, brings Harper’s artistry and activism to life. Her story embodies the message: that art, intellect, and moral courage can bend the arc of history. Co-directed by Maria Enriquez and Sharia Benn. Featuring Sharia Benn as Francis Ellen Watkins Harper, Penn State Harrisburg students, and Sharing Our Legacy Dance Theatre of Delaware. Sponsored by the Kulkarni Cultural Series Endowment.
Admission is FREE and there are TWO productions to choose from!
Jan. 24, at the Kulkarni Theatre and Jan. 25 at the Whitaker Center, Harrisburg.
Reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/MLKPlay2026.
Event Name: MLK Play. Organization: HB - Academic School - SHUM, HB - Calendar - Box Office. SN - Do you require IT support for your event? FALSE. HB - Should this event be displayed on the campus digital signage boards? TRUE. HB - Should this event appear on the college web calendar? TRUE. HB Kulkarni - Do you need police/security present at the event? FALSE. HB Kulkarni - Do you plan to use the lobby prior to/after your event? FALSE. HB Kulkarni - Will you be requesting SAF Funding? FALSE. HB Kulkarni - Please unit head email address: jpb69@psu.edu. HB Kulkarni - Please enter name of unit head: Jeff Beck. HB Kulkarni Layout: Other / Custom. HB Kulkarni - Please enter alternate date options: na. HB Kulkarni - Do you have any special parking needs? FALSE. HB Kulkarni - Please describe setup needed: na. HB Kulkarni - Please enter budget number: NA. HB Kulkarni - Do you need event tech support for this event? FALSE.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
HB: Student Enrichment Center (SEC) ~ Mukund Kulkarni Theatre, HB: Student Enrichment Center (SEC) ~ Lobby.
Spring Concert - Dear John: Music by and/or About Famous Johns
The School of Humanities presents the spring concert featuring choir and bands.
Admission is FREE!
Event Name: SHUM Spr Music Concert. Organization: HB - Academic School - SHUM, HB - Calendar - Box Office.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
HB: Student Enrichment Center (SEC) ~ Mukund Kulkarni Theatre.
Spring Concert - Dear John: Music by and/or About Famous Johns
The School of Humanities presents the spring concert featuring choir and bands.
Admission is FREE!
Event Name: SHUM Spr Music Concert. Organization: HB - Academic School - SHUM, HB - Calendar - Box Office.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
HB: Student Enrichment Center (SEC) ~ Mukund Kulkarni Theatre.