presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts – US Tours
Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul of one of the most influential thinkers of the past century.
Using Lewis’ own words, this dazzling, multi-media theatrical event explores:
- Why the BBC gave him a huge audience to deliver wartime talks that would become Mere Christianity.
- How Hitler influenced the writing of The Screwtape Letters.
- How his profound insights on the divinity of Christ, prayer, heaven and the Second Coming influenced The Chronicles of Narnia.
Don’t miss this mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind stage experience that promises to take you further up and further in the heart and mind of C.S. Lewis.
The performance is followed by a post-show discussion with Max McLean.
Further Up and Further In run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.
Tickets
Contact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, or purchase online. Tickets on sale July 18 at 10am ET.
$82 Tier 1
$72 Tier 2
$20 App State Faculty/Staff
$5 App State Students
Taxes are included; fees are not included
Parking
Parking can be challenging, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.
Accommodations
App State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.
Appalachian State University complies with all institutional neutrality requirements set forth by UNC System policies and University policies. The views and opinions expressed by Fellowship for the Peforming Arts and the production do not represent the views or opinions of the Schaefer Center or Appalachian State University.



