An Evening with Marlee Matlin | Speaking of Books Author Series

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

Canton Palace Theatre | Canton

Stark Library
Publisher/HostStark Library
An Evening with Marlee Matlin | Speaking of Books Author Series
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FREE and upgraded tickets are available October 16 at 10am at StarkLibrary.org/Marlee
Join us Thursday, November 6, for an unforgettable evening with Academy Award–winning actress, director, and activist Marlee Matlin at the Canton Palace Theatre.
Matlin received worldwide acclaim with her Academy Award–winning debut in Children of a Lesser God and has since built a remarkable career spanning film, television, and stage. She’s also the author of three children’s novels and the New York Times best-selling autobiography I’ll Scream Later. Her journey is a powerful reminder that barriers don’t define us. As she has said: “The only thing I can’t do is hear.
Ticket Options:
PLATINUM TICKET: $125
• Reserved VIP section seating
• Private VIP reception with Marlee Matlin, 5:00 to 5:30 pm hosted by Stark Library Foundation Canton Palace Theatre balcony (no elevator access)
• Signed copy of Marlee Matlin's book, I'll Scream Later
• Reception ticket sales include a donation to Stark Library Foundation
GOLD TICKET: $75
• Reserved PREMIUM section seating
• Pass to meet Marlee Matlin after the event
• Signed copy of Marlee Matlin's book, I'll Scream Later
SILVER TICKET: $25
• Reserved PREFERRED section seating
• Signed copy of Marlee Matlin's book, I'll Scream Later
GENERAL ADMISSION seat: FREE*
*A limited number of free meet and greet passes will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Visit us in front of the stage when you arrive to receive your ticket while they last. Silver and General Admission tickets do not include a pass to meet Marlee Matlin after the event.
Pre-signed books will be available for purchase at the event.
Marlee Matlin will not be signing books or memorabilia during the meet and greet following the event.
*All sales are final.
Thank you to our Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Sponsors:
GOLD Marlee Matlin EVENT SPONSOR:
• Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
GOLD SERIES SPONSORS:
• HBM Architects
• Kent State University at Stark
• Massillon Public Library
SILVER SERIES SPONSORS:
• Buckingham Doolittle-Burroughs
• Employers Health
• North Canton Public Library
• Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Q92
• Stark Library Foundation
• Wallace Forge Company
• WHBC
SILVER Marlee Matlin EVENT SPONSOR:
• Visit Canton (Canton Museum of Art)
BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Canton Palace Theatre
• Friends of Stark Library
• Pinnacle Press
• TRIAD Deaf Services, Inc.
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR - Marlee Matlin Event:
• Ohio Deaf Friends of the Library
Learn more at StarkLibrary.org/Marlee
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Canton Palace Theatre, 143 6th St NW, Canton, OH 44702-1065, United States

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