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About Ted Zalewski

Ted Zalewski holds degrees from the University of Illinois, Chicago, Loyola University, and a combined degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Sloan School, MIT.  A former secondary school and college educator, Ted has taught on the faculties of Lesley University and the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Author of biographies for young readers and one-person historical performances, Ted is the foremost interpreter of Theodore Roosevelt in America. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists.








About Vincent: A Portrait by the Postman Roulin

The scene is simple: Two chairs and a table, a baguette in a country basket, a bottle of peasant wine, two glasses, a corncob pipe. We are in a café in Auvers, France. The year is 1890. Joseph Roulin, the Postman, comes forward and sits in one of the chairs. For the next hour, the Postman captures the spirit of van Gogh the man and the essence of van Gogh the artist. The Postman, written and embodied by Ted Zalewski through extensive research into van Gogh’s life and letters, is filled with humor, passion, and joie de vivre.

Praise for Vincent: A Portrait by the Postman Roulin


"In the most natural style, Mr. Zalewski creates the atmosphere of a French cafe in 1890… he crafts a very human, very moving story…(our audience) raved about the experience…Mr. Zalewski was a joy to work with and a consummate professional." Terry Byrne, Boston Globe theater critic

"Bravo! for keeping us at the edge of our seats.  Merci beaucoup! " Alliance Francaise de Providence

Upcoming Events

Performing Arts & Screenings

Theater Club in June

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

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Food & Wine

(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Join us for our Pictionary night! Test your knowledge of French vocabulary as well as your drawing skills with this fun and laid-back evening!

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