Amir Marvasti, on the far right, sits onstage with the “Stories of Courage” cast after a performance for discussion with the audience.
Credit: Glenn Davis/Things Unseen Theatre
February 18, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona’s College Colloquium series continues with a presentation by Amir Marvasti, professor of sociology, on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 12:05 to 1:20 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center.
Marvasti’s presentation, titled “From Research Transcripts to the Stage,” will delve into the evolution of his “Stories of Courage” project into a staged performance piece. In particular, he will discuss the challenges and opportunities for staging qualitative research data.
Learn more about the “Stories of Courage” project.
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