THE CEREMONY
In February 2005 Arthur Miller died at his Connecticut home at the age of 89. One of the country’s greatest playwrights, Miller was also a keen observer of American society and politics, and a tireless champion of free speech and human rights.
Before his death, Miller had agreed to allow his alma mater, the University of Michigan, to name a new theater in his honor. On October 14, there will be a special naming ceremony for the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Drama Center and Arthur Miller Theatre, with a tribute to the playwright’s life and legacy.
We hope you can join us there to celebrate the life of this giant of American letters.
Friday, October 14, 2005
10:00 a.m.
Rackham Auditorium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Program
naming ceremony with remarks by U-M President Mary Sue Coleman, Regent Andrea Fischer Newman, and School of Music Dean Christopher Kendall, with special guests from the Walgreen family- musical performances, including Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom performing “New York Lights” from his score to the operatic adaptation of Miller’s A View from the Bridge
- a video reminiscence of Miller’s time in Ann Arbor
- readings by members of the Miller family, including sister, the actress Joan Copeland, and son, producer Robert Miller
- remarks by Miller scholar and U-M English and Theater professor Enoch Brater
- readings from Miller’s letters by Michigan Quarterly Review editor Laurence Goldstein
The program will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. For more information, please email Betty Aliko at alikobb@umich.edu.
Maps, Parking Information, and Directions to Rackham
Maps of Central and South Campuses
Parking
Parking will be available at the Varsity Tennis Center parking lot on South State Street, with shuttle bus service available beginning at 8:30 a.m.
There is limited visitor parking in Central Campus parking structures.
Directions to Rackham Amphitheatre
(courtesy of Campus Information Centers)
From Detroit (heading West)
Take I-94 West to the State Street exit (exit 177); turn right (North). Continue on State for approximately 2 miles. Take a right on Washington. Rackham will be the second building on your left (the one with the green roof).
From Chicago (heading East)
Take I-94 West to the State Street exit (exit 177); turn left (North). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles. Take a right on Washington. Rackham will be the second building on your left (the one with the green roof).
From Ohio (heading North)
Take US-23 North to the Washtenaw-“Ann Arbor” exit (exit 37B); merge onto Washtenaw. At the fork where Stadium and Washtenaw split (approx. 2 miles), stay to the right, on Washtenaw. Continue on Washtenaw until the road takes a 90-degree turn to the left; you'll now be on Huron St. Turn left onto Fletcher St. (it’s the first left you can possibly make), and go one block up to Washington. Turn right onto Washington, and Rackham will be on your right (the building with the green roof).
From Northern MI (heading South)
Take I-75 South to US-23 South to M-14 WEST. Take the “Downtown Ann Arbor” exit (exit #3) which puts you on Main Street. Take a left on Washington Street. Continue on Washington, past State Street, Rackham will be the second building on your left (the one with the green roof).
From Detroit’s Northwest Suburbs
Take I-696 to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, Downtown Ann Arbor, which puts you on Main Street. Take a left on Washington Street. Continue on Washington, past State Street, Rackham will be the second building on your left (the one with the green roof).
From Detroit, Redford, M-14, Plymouth, and Canton via I-96
Take I-96 West to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, Downtown Ann Arbor, which puts you on Main Street. Take a left on Washington Street. Continue on Washington - past State Street, Rackham will be the second building on your left (the one with the green roof).
From Lansing
Take I-96 to US-23 South to M-14 WEST. Take Exit #3, also marked Downtown Ann Arbor. The exit ramp turns into Main St. Take Main to Washington St. Turn left on Washington, past State Street, Rackham will be the second building on your left (the one with the green roof).