Dramaturgical Presentation by Mount Marty Theatre

Date: March 28, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Bede Art Gallery

Mount Marty University Theatre is pleased to announce a dramaturgical presentation to be held Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. in the Bede Art Gallery, prior to the 2 p.m. performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH, a Frank Galati adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel. Leading the presentation is John Badley, the production’s dramaturg, music and projection coordinator and dialect coach. Mr. Badley serves in the position of Director of Library and Information Services and coordinates the Teaching and Learning Center for MMU. This presentation will include audio and visual research on the dust bowl times of the play and the migration from Oklahoma to California.