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Staged Reading of Animal Spirits, a New Musical About Economist John Maynard Keynes
Location: David Friend Recital Hall - 5-26-2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (America/New_York) (1 hour)

John Maynard Keynes developed groundbreaking economic theories in a turbulent time. The musical play Animal Spirits (book, music, and lyrics by David Thorne Scott) shows how Keynes’ friendships and love affairs with brilliant artists and free-spirited bohemians unlocked his genius and changed the world. This staged reading will feature 10 performers and a four-piece band.

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