Episode 35 - George McGee, Professor of Theatre and Henry Clay Chautauqua Actor

George McGee joins host Bill Goodman on this week’s episode of THINK HUMANITIES highlighting our Kentucky Chautauqua program. George McGee is a professor of theatre at Georgetown College and has been a Chautauqua actor since the program was created in 1992. McGee’s two roles include Elijah Craig and his current portrayal of Kentucky's Great Statesman, Henry Clay. He has performed Henry Clay over 900 times in schools, libraries, parks, and communities across the state for a total audience of more than 118,000. McGee discusses what drew him to theatre in college after serving in the army; the development of his character; and his experience traveling the state sharing the life and legacy of Senator Henry Clay.