‘No Stars in Jefferson Park’: A Book Launch and Discussion with Maggie Andersen

Join Dominican University in River Forest for the book launch of No Stars in Jefferson Park, a memoir by English Professor Maggie Andersen. This event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in DU's Martin Recital Hall, located in the Performing Arts Center. 

In her early twenties, Andersen was a founding ensemble member of Chicago’s storied Gift Theatre with her then-boyfriend, Michael Patrick Thornton. But after a series of spinal strokes left Thornton paralyzed, Andersen made the heart-wrenching decision to leave him, along with their growing company and, later, her beloved city. 

No Stars in Jefferson Park alternates between two narratives: the energy and excitement of making art in Chicago’s thriving storefront theater scene and the devastating day-to-day realities of rehabilitation and rebuilding. And somewhere in the middle, there is finding the courage to choose yourself. 

To reserve tickets to this free event, visit https://dominicanuniversity.vbotickets.com/events.