Hollywood actor-playwright gives free talk tonight Gene Marrano July 10, 2017 1 minute read Jim Beaver is a Hollywood actor and a published playwright. He’s been a guest of the Playwright’s Lab summer masters program at Hollins University and tonight he gives a free talk. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ready for Amazon Prime Day? So are scammersNext: Offshore wind-generated power coming to Virginia Related Stories Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026