The Millennial Theatre Project is hosting a staged reading of Trial By Fire, written by Eric Mansfield Trial By Fire, an original drama written by award-winning playwright Eric Mansfield, will enjoy a public reading at the Akron-Summit County Public Library auditorium July 6 at 6:30 p.m. This will be the first public performance of the script, which follows a young woman of color in Ohio who is put on trial for allowing banned books to be used by her students. The Summit County Library system is supporting and programming the event<https://akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/8421356> as the debate over banned books has become a growing issue across the country. Francine Parr is directing the performance with actors from the Millennial Theatre Project bringing the play to life. The event is free, and there will be a short talkback following the staged reading. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, 44326 When: July 6, 6:30 p.m. Admission: Free Contact: Francine Parr, fparr@akroncivic.com<mailto:fparr@akroncivic.com> Eric Mansfield, eric@ericmansfieldwrites.com<mailto:eric@ericmansfieldwrites.com>