Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Program Description

Program Details

 

ISU Theatre presents FACING OUR TRUTH: TEN MINUTE PLAYS ON TRAYVON, RACE AND PRIVILEGE
Written by A. Rey Pamatmat, Dan O'Brien, Dominique Morisseau, Mona Mansour, Winter Miller, Marcus Gardley, Tala Manassah, Quetzal Flores
Directed by Tiffany Johnson
 

Streaming March 25-28, 2021

March 25, 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm
March 28 at 2:00 pm

Written by a diverse group of playwrights in response to the killing of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmerman, these short plays revolve around racial biases, stereotypes, heartbreak, loss and enlightenment. Contains adult language and content.
 

"Crash the Watch Party"

The cast and creative team of "Facing Our Truth" will be watching the opening night performance together via Zoom on opening night. You can crash their watch party and join them immediately following the performance for a Q&A session.
 

For more info and the link for the performances visit: https://www.music.iastate.edu/productions/2020-2021/facing-our-truth-ten-minute-plays-trayvon-race-and-privilege

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library, ISU Theatre and The Ames Branch of the NAACP.

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