Dr. Benjamin Franklin returns to Open Circle on January 28th. Dr. Franklin (Steven Nousen) has just marked the 84th anniversary of his birth and knows he does not have long to live. He has been quite ill but insists upon gathering his closest friends into his Philadelphia home to reflect on his extraordinary life. He will also share some thoughts about recent events such as his role in drafting the Constitution of the United States and his views on the afterlife.

In his previous appearances at Open Circle, Dr. Franklin has recounted his early years as a printer, his role as a diplomat to both the English and French governments, his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, and his family relationships. Videos are available on the Open Circle website.

As a member of the audience, you will be playing the role of citizens of Philadelphia on January 28th 1790.

Steven Nousen has been performing as Ben Franklin for most of the 21stcentury in multiple venues including the Library of Congress and the National Geographic Society. There will be time allotted for questions addressed to “Dr. Franklin” and Steven.