Skip to main content

CELEBRATED SPEAKERS

MILLER AND BECKETT: GIANTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY STAGE

Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
Sunday, August 23, 2026
10:30 a.m. to noon
Readers and Writers Week

Hosted by author, comedian, actor and Canada Reads host Ali Hassan, this week features celebrated literary scholars, authors and artists in lively conversations about this season’s plays.


Miller and Beckett: Giants of the 20th Century Stage

Through their writing, playwrights Arthur Miller and Samuel Beckett have each shaped modern theatre in profoundly distinct ways. Join host Ali Hassan and a panel of leading theatre scholars, including University of Michigan professor Enoch Brater, for a fascinating conversation on the similarities and differences between Miller and Beckett, as we explore their work, legacy and lasting impacts.

Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.

Event Schedule

Take advantage of various special deals to save on tickets!