# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Memorial Cutz" A New Works Stage Reading - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An Afrofuturistic stage play for the month of May in the American Calendar CycleAbout this EventYou’re Invited: New Works Stage Reading MEMORIAL CUTZJoin us for a developmental staged reading of MEMORIAL CUTZ, a brand-new Afrofuturistic May play written and directed by Dr. Austin Dean Ashford as part of The American Calendar Cycle.In a not-so-distant future, tech companies have started buying up Black barbershops, regulating the culture, and even banning personal haircuts under the guise of “safety” and “innovation.” One legacy barbershop refuses to disappear even as an AI smart chair observes, records, and tries to optimize what was never meant to be automated. Set over Memorial Day weekend, MEMORIAL CUTZ blends sharp humor, cultural commentary, and futuristic imagination to ask: What happens when community becomes a product… and tradition becomes illegal? Who gets to own the chair, the clippers, the memories and the future?This is a full ensemble staged reading a live workshop performance where the script is still being shaped. Your presence matters: your laughter, your reactions, and your feedback help strengthen the next draft.What to ExpectFull ensemble staged readingRun time: approximately 1 hour and 10 minutesBrief intermissionTalkback with the cast + creative team following the readingDrinks + light refreshments available (arrive early or right on time)If you love bold new theatre, Afrofuturism, and stories that mix comedy with something real underneath this night is for you. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f00b07b0-371d-11f1-a0ec-d9550886fa40-rimg-w592-h740-dc181716-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/memorial-cutz-a-new-works-stage-reading/100001984445643339 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, theatre, comedy, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Ujamaa Community Bookstore - **lat**: 39.801449 - **long**: -86.17190440000002 - **full address**: Ujamaa Community Bookstore, 2424 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Memorial Cutz" A New Works Stage Reading - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/083800ef406b744428b003da095baec6fca25765c738e426585ecaa045e2f04e-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc171715-gmir.jpg?v=1776073725 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Memorial Cutz" A New Works Stage Reading being held? - **A:** "Memorial Cutz" A New Works Stage Reading takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Ujamaa Community Bookstore, 2424 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Memorial Cutz" A New Works Stage Reading? - **A:** "Memorial Cutz" A New Works Stage Reading is organized by Flanner House Arts; Stage Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Memorial Cutz" A New Works Stage Reading is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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