I received this email today from Carroll Lefebvre. If you're in the lower mainland, this powerful play may interest you. Here's what Carroll had to say and I quote
"In light of Diversity Awareness Month, I invite you to come to see "The Laramie Project" being performed by The Sidekick Players, a local Tsawwassen Acting group, starting Oct 10th and running Thurs, Fri, Sat evenings for 3 weeks, plus 1 matinee on Oct 20th.
What is the play about? The Laramie Project is a TRUE story, about the events leading up to and the aftermath of the brutal beating of Matthew Shepard in Laramie Wyoming in 1998, because he was gay. His beating and death sparked worldwide vigils and protests and was a watershed moment, especially for North Americans. What makes this so unique and compelling is that the play itself is the actual words and conversations that the townspeople had, as they were interviewed by the Tectonic Theatre company that came to Laramie on 6 separate occasions speaking to over 200 people, to find out how this could happen. It’s a very intriguing presentation of the balance of people’s opinions and their actions; the fact that the dialogue said by the actors are the actual words recorded in the interviews makes it so very moving.
I can't say enough about the depth of meaning this play has, it is the most moving experinece I have had in 42 years of theatre. The crew and the cast are moved to tears on stage during pivotal scenes. Please ask me any questions you have, I would like to answer them, and please consider attending. For more info even a quick search on "Laramie" and "Matthew" will net you a great deal of information."
Location – at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172 56 St Delta, BC V4L 1C4
Performances - 8pm performances Thurs, Fri, Sat nights Oct 10, 11, 12, Oct 17, 18, 19, and Oct 24, 25, 26. 1 matinee performance on Sunday Oct 20th at 2pm.
Cost - $18 adults, $15 seniors and students (not appropriate for children)
I can't say enough about the depth of meaning this play has, it is the most moving experinece I have had in 42 years of theatre. The crew and the cast are moved to tears on stage during pivotal scenes. Please ask me any questions you have, I would like to answer them, and please consider attending. For more info even a quick search on "Laramie" and "Matthew" will net you a great deal of information."
Location – at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172 56 St Delta, BC V4L 1C4
Performances - 8pm performances Thurs, Fri, Sat nights Oct 10, 11, 12, Oct 17, 18, 19, and Oct 24, 25, 26. 1 matinee performance on Sunday Oct 20th at 2pm.
Cost - $18 adults, $15 seniors and students (not appropriate for children)
Reserve at 604-288-2415 -If you want to attend, you will need to reserve space (all the seats are assigned) so please call the phone number and leave your name, how many in the party, and the date you want to attend. Cash or cheque at the door (no credit cards). Seating is limited.
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