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Touchstone Theatre

Bethlehem, PA

NEA Big Read

FY2024

About

Touchstone Theatre will highlight accessibility awareness through a series of programs focused around “Sitting Pretty” by Rebekah Taussig. All members of our community will be welcomed into programming, which will take place over seven months in partnership with the Bethlehem Area Public Library, as well as local artists and accessibility-centric organizations.

Award Details

  • NEA Big Read
    Grant or Award Received
  • Pennsylvania
    Location
  • $20,000
    Grant Amount
  • 2024
    Fiscal Year of Award

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