Contemporary issues to be discussed by playwright

Renowned playwright Tony Kushner is scheduled to speak at the Newport Beach Public Library Nov. 4.

The New York playwright tackles a number of contemporary issues normally avoided by others, including the AIDS epidemic and the conservative counter-revolution, Afghanistan, German fascism and Reaganism.

At the library appearance Kushner will discuss the theater, politics and the relationship between the two with John Glore, South Coast Repertory’s associate artistic director since 2005.

Tickets cost $135, $125 for Library Foundation members. Cocktail attire is required. Parking will be available. The evening will benefit the library.

The doors open at 6 p.m. for a reception, which includes dinner, cocktails and music.

Kushner and Glore will begin the discussion about 7 p.m., followed by a book signing at 8 p.m.

Newport Beach Central Library is located at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 548-2411 or visit www.nbplfoundation.org.

— Kelly Strodl