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7:30pm
Monday, July 31 /
Tuesday, August 1
Burgdorff Center
10 Durand Rd,
Maplewood, NJ
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Two actors, two playwrights, two discussants: BLACK
LIVES/BLUE LIVES consists of WHAT I KNOW by Steve Harper and WHAT
COPS KNOW by Bill Mesce, Jr. The plays serve as a springboard for a
moderated talkback in which audiences are invited to discuss, “Where do
we go from here?”
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ABOVE: Actors CK Allen, Gary Martins; Playwright Steve
Harper
BELOW: Playwright Bill Mesce, Jr; Discussants Dr.
Sara Compion, Daaimah Talley
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Join the Conversation
The post-show audience conversations are facilitated by
retired Theater Project Executive Producer Daaimah Talley, and Dr. Sara
Compion, director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at Kean
University.
“There is power in courageously open and respectful
dialogue,” says Dr. Compion. “It builds social trust and harmony
amongst divided groups. The Black Lives/Blue Lives production offers a
venue for this kind of important conversation.”
TEACHERS: contact GaryGlor@TheTheaterProject.org
to request a free ticket. Provide ID at the door.
THIS PROGRAM IS
AVAILABLE FOR NJ SCHOOLS
Call 908 809-8865 for further info.
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AUDIENCE REACTION:
"An eye-opening theatrical experience." —Kathy Arminio, FRIENDS OF THE UNION LIBRARY
"I think this performance could be used at schools
across the country. I think it could be used in police trainings and
high schools." —Laura Steele, audience member
"The performance was compelling, and the experience
provided a great jumping-off point for a substantive
conversation." —Laura Ekstrand, Artistic Director, VIVID STAGE COMPANY
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THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING
HAPPENING
AT
THE THEATER PROJECT
Presenting our 29th Season this summer at The Burgdorff
Center, Maplewood.
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