Howard Zinn’s “Marx in Soho” on stage

Renowned radical historian Howard Zinn wrote the play “Marx in Soho” to introduce people to Karl Marx’s life, analysis of society, and passion for radical change. On stage, Marx launches into a passionate, funny, and moving defense of his political ideas, using current events to show how his ideas still resonate. “Why are you building more and more prisons,” he asks. “Yes, capitalism has triumphed. But over whom?”

Zinn’s dialogue, which doesn’t preach but rather is full of mischievous humor, is brought to life by veteran actor Bob Weick, http://www.ironagetheatre.org/marx.html. In seven years of touring “Marx in Soho,” Weick has staged 200 productions around the country. For a clip of Weick’s captivating performance, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkORiPUiSas.

The performance is sponsored by Third Coast Activist Resource Center. For more information, contact Robert Jensen, rjensen@uts.cc.utexas.edu.

Admission is free, with a $10 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds.

Location: 5604 Manor, 5604 Manor Road, Austin, 78723 - 5604manor.org