President Harding longs to sneak away with his mistress. Industrialist Henry Ford dreams of the White House. Inventor Thomas Edison can’t quite believe he’s stranded in the woods with them both.

Join us for a play reading in the woods featuring three of the 20th century’s greatest minds. Based on a real-life camping trip shared by these historic figures, this Off-Broadway comedy offers a wildly funny adventure with insights that still resonate today.

Fact: In 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and President Warren G. Harding took a camping trip together. Their stated goal: Escape civilization. Fiction: Imagine if one of them had an ulterior motive. With that as a starting point, “Camping with Henry and Tom” uses a literal collision with nature to expose truths about each man, his sense of himself, and his vision of America.

For this one-time-only event, CILTI and SiteLines Indy partner to present a reading of “Camping with Henry and Tom” featuring local actors in the best possible setting: the great outdoors.

The reading will take place at the discussion circle. In case of rain, we will move indoors.

All Ages

Free of Charge – RSVP Required

What to Expect and Bring:

• There will be bugs. Dress in protective clothing and apply your favorite bug deterent. Bug spray will be available.
• Discussion circle provides cement seating, so some people may want to bring a cushion.
• No restroom availability.

Registration:

Please preregister so we know to expect you.

Directions:

Oliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot at the discussion circle behind the house.