“To Kill a Mockingbird” performance, book group planned

Richard Clarke pointing at the Bible as he portrays Clarence Darrow.

Lincolnites of all ages are invited to come to Bemis Hall on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. for a special performance by acclaimed actor Richard Clark of his one-man show “Atticus,” based on the iconic American character created by Harper Lee in her novels To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman.

Enrich your experience with an intergenerational book group on both books co-sponsored with the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. in the library’s Tarbell Room. Copies of both books in various formats are available at the circulation desk of the library.

In Clark’s performance, Atticus Finch steps from the pages of To Kill a Mockingbird and brings to life the tragedy and triumph of Harper Lee’s classic novel. As a loving father, compassionate friend and uncompromising attorney, Atticus represents the divine spark in the human spirit as he leads a cast of unlikely heroes in this story. The courtroom drama, the poignant interactions between a father and child, and the harsh realities of bigotry and hatred all blend to make this a compelling theatrical event for all ages.

Richard Clark is an actor with over 30 years of experience in New England regional theater, New York theater and television. His “Keeping History Alive” series brings historical figures such as Mark Twain, Andrew Carnegie, Clarence Darrow, John Barrymore, Ernest Hemingway and William Shakespeare back to life. His shows are based on biographies, autobiographies personal letters, books and the works of various playwrights.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811 (Atticus performance) or the library at 781-259-8465 (book group).