Join us for an evening of reader's theatre, discussion and refreshements.
Returning cast members from The Laramie Project that was produced in Willmar in 2014, along with new members will provide a reader's theatre performance for the public.
Good will donations will be collected to be offered to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Why are we doing this again? #1 This is a beautiful play with a beautiful message!
A little back story:
Many of us from the original Willmar production have spoken about restaging the play numerous times and a full revival is still a possibility. More recently, the murder of Sam Nordquist inspired the decision to move forward with an evening to perform parts of the play and make space for discussions and community building as well.
From the cast and crew:
We hope to see you on the 24th at the Willmar Community Center. We are thankful to the Community Center for the wonderful work they do in the community!
About The Laramie Project - The Play
After Matthew’s murder in 1998, members of the Tectonic Theater Project in New York City traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, to interview residents about how the attack on Matt had affected the town. These transcripts were transformed into the play The Laramie Project, which tells the stories of real people who lived at the epicenter of one of the nation’s most heinous anti-gay hate crimes.
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard Foundation to create an environment where people are afforded an opportunity to discuss the play and its messages, the hate they encounter in their own lives, and how they can work collectively to build a more understanding and compassionate community.
This activity is made possible by a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council with funds from The
McKnight Foundation.
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