On Thursday, May 12 at 7pm, actor Stephen Collins kicks off Andover Reads 2016 when he brings to life three rich decades of American theater heavily influenced by the Great Depression, the era of the rowers in The Boys in the Boat. The Friends of MHL annual meeting is at 6:30pm, with the performance to follow. Light refreshments served. RSVP online or call 978-623-8401, x31. Drop-ins are welcome.