The Auburn Players to host Community Dialogue following
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
By Moises Kaufman and members of The Tectonic Theater Project
THE PLAY: In response to the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998, a group of theater artists traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, and conducted hundreds of interviews about the hate crime. Drawing from their research, personal journal entries and news reports, they created The Laramie Project — an innovative, dialogue-driven theater piece that has been performed across the country and around the world since its 2002 debut. Directed by Elisa Carabajal Hunt and featuring local actors, The Laramie Project takes the stage at the Auburn Public Theater on October 10, 11, & 12 at 7:30 PM.
THE CONVERSATION: Shortly after The Laramie Project hit Broadway, Moises Kaufman told Time that “the origin of theater is a community talking to itself.” The cast of this production of “The Laramie Project” will provide post-show discussions as a way to process and discuss the different points of view and the process of presenting this piece of theatre. Such discussions offer opportunities for self-expression, and create a powerful venue for learning. The Auburn Players will offer the following opportunities for Community Dialogue:
- Thursday – Talk Back Session moderated by Rev. Patrick Heery of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Auburn. The cast and Rev. Heery will discuss the events of the play and the importance of the show. Audiences are encouraged to ask questions and give feedback.
- Friday – Theatrical Adjudication by Rose Bonczek, of the Theatre Association of New York State. Ms. Bonczek will provide feedback to the company about this production and performances as well as share insight about the story and have an open discussion with cast.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT plays Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (October 10, 11, & 12) at 7:30pm at The Auburn Public Theater. Tickets are $10 (senior/student) & $15 (general admission), and may be purchased by visiting www.auburnpublictheater.org or by calling the box office at 315-253-6669.
The post-show conversations will happen immediately following the Thursday & Friday evening performances.
The Laramie Project – The Story
Required reading at many high schools and college campuses, “The Laramie Project,” is a documentary-style play that depicts a New York theatre troupe as they shed light on the hate crime/murder of University of Wyoming student. His name was Matthew Shepard and his murder is one of the most well-known hate crimes in recent American history.
The script was created from hundreds of hours of testimony from the people involved: Matthew’s family and friends, the policewoman who found Matthew’s body, and the two young men found guilty of beating him to death. It is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable
The Laramie Project – The Cast
The cast will feature Nick Bessette, Lillian Boberg, Francis Bruno, Vera Carabajal, Steve Gamba, Kristie Gutierrez, Nancy Hunt, Holly Maltese, and Brian O’Connor. Together they embrace 60 roles and let the audience touch the pulse of small-town America as they tell this story.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT plays Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (October 10, 11, & 12) at 7:30pm at The Auburn Public Theater. Tickets are $10 (senior/student) & $15 (general admission), and may be purchased by by calling the box office at 315-253-6669 or
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