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Viewpoints celebrates 15 years of American Shakespeare Center

Chris Graham

The American Shakespeare Center in Staunton is marking its 15th birthday this month. Viewpoints talks with Amy Wratchford, Managing Director for the American Shakespeare Center, and Courtland Robinson, Assistant Director of Economic Development for the City of Staunton, to learn more about the operations and the economic impact of Shakespeare on the Valley.

 

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Chris Graham is the editor of Augusta Free Press, ESPN3 baseball broadcaster and the author of five books. Crystal Graham is the award-winning former host of WVPT’s Virginia Tonight.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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