Glass House Reading
The Philip Johnson Glass House is not defined by its walls, it is defined by its views.
The Glass House served as the dramatic backdrop for a reading of the play, “The Glass House” that featured performances by Academy Award-nominated actor David Strathairn and Golden Globe-nominated actress Hope Davis. This singular event celebrated efforts underway to purchase and preserve land and views adjacent to the Glass House in order to preserve Philip Johnson’s design vision and the experience of the Glass House for future generations. To learn more about supporting Glass House efforts to preserve adjacent land, contact Kathryn Bise.
The play “The Glass House” reveals the compelling story of one of America’s most significant works of modern architecture, the Farnsworth House, also a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Written by June Finfer, and produced and directed by Kyle and Evan Bergman, this exciting new play explores the dynamic conflicts between architect and patron, competition between great minds and egos, seduction, love and betrayal.
Glass House Reading Press Release [PDF download]
Glass House Land Acquisition Connects Open Space [PDF download]
The Glass House Reading | June 13, 2008
Photos: Andy Romer
from left to right: (row 1) event overview; David Strathairn and Laila Robbins; Johan and Kristen Eveland, Glass House Reading hosts; Kyle and Evan Bergman, Director/Producers of the Glass House (row 2) the Glass House's south entrance; Hope Davis; guests Ed Romer and Fred Noyes; inside the Glass House, Hope Davis, David Bishins, David Strathairn, Laila Robins and Corey Stieb (row 3) David Strathairn and Laila Robins perform; David Bishins and David Strathairn; Carolyn Brody, National Trust Board Member with guest Michael Formica and Christy MacLear, Executive Director of the Philip Johnson Glass House; guests Ruth Smithers and Paul Foley (row 4) June Finfer, author of "The Glass House" embraces David Strathairn; Christy MacLear addresses the audience; Kyle Bergman greets Jens Risom and Fred Noyes; David Bishins with Barry Bergdoll, the Philip Johnson Curator of Architecture at the Museum of Modern Art.