Description

Join us for an intimate conversation with author Susan Choi on her National Book Award-winning title that is still sparking questions and conversation. “Electrifying," "Dramatic and memorable," "Rare and splendid," and "Masterly" are just a few of the words used to describe Trust Exercise, a story that examines the dynamic between truth and fiction, friendship and loyalty, adults and adolescents, all set against the backdrop of a highly competitive performing arts high school in the early 1980s. Dive deeper than your book club discussion as Susan Choi addresses your burning questions about this literary sensation.

Limited to 30 tickets, our Salon series goes beyond the page and offers you the opportunity to be in the virtual room for a one-of-a-kind in-depth discussion.

Purchase Trust Exercise and more by Susan Choi from our friends at Strand.

This is a live virtual event. Ticket holders will receive an e-mail with information on how to access the event close to its start time. You must tune in at the set start time and date to view this show.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I buy a ticket?
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How do I watch a virtual show?
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Can I watch this show with the Symphony Space 20/21 Season Pass?
No, unfortunately we cannot include this event in our Season Pass due to rights issues.

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To Learn More About the Artist

Susan Choi’s first novel, The Foreign Student, won the Asian-American Literary Award for fiction. Her second novel, American Woman, was a finalist for the 2004 Pulitzer Prize and was adapted into a film. Her third novel, A Person of Interest, was a finalist for the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award. In 2010 she was named the inaugural recipient of the PEN/W.G. Sebald Award. Her fourth novel, My Education, received a 2014 Lammy Award. Her first book for children, Camp Tiger, came out in 2019. She is a recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. Trust Exercise, which won the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction, is her fifth novel.

Expected Run Time is 60 minutes