The Contemporary American Theater Festival offers various opportunities for patrons to attend discussions about the plays, issues raised in them and other contemporary American play readings.

Saturday, July 23

At 4:30 p.m. on the Frank Center Stage, CATF presents the Humanities Lectures FIGHT! (How Do They Do That?) This will be a stage combat demonstration with Aaron Anderson, CATF fight director of Ages of the Moon. The event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, July 24

CATF presents Breakfast with Ed at 10 a.m. at Mellow Moods in downtown Shepherdstown. Call 1-800-999-2283 or visit catf.corecommerce.com/Breakfast-with-Ed/ to reserve a spot. Tickets are $25.

For more information about upcoming Talk Theater events, visit www.catf.org.