EC-CHAP Artist-In-Residence Sarah Moon Presents: “Apostates, PA”
FREE ADMISSION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Special Note: EC-CHAP is pleased to present “Apostates, PA”, the final segment in Sarah Moon’s Residency Project. Sarah Moon is an established playwright and currently EC-CHAP’s Artist-In-Residence (Theater discipline) . Sarah is also serving as Director of the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery; and Assistant Professor of Humanities at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Sarah can be reached at: communitygallery@ec-chap.org.
Sarah Moon
APOSTATES, PA
A Theater Presentation by playwright Sarah Moon
Middle-aged, white history teacher Shannon and first-year, mixed-race history teacher James make a connection when the latter reluctantly plays Benjamin Franklin for Shannon’s annual “Ben Franklin Day” at Hilltop High. James uses the favor to urge Shannon to become an advocate for teaching a more pluralist version of American history. When they learn together about the radical 18th Century abolitionist Benjamin Lay, they begin to bond over revisiting lesser known revolutionaries of the past. When their state passes anti-critical race theory legislation, the TRUE Act, they cross over to being modern day radicals, staging a dramatic protest at the PA state house. Personal commitments challenge their momentum, forcing them both to decide how much they're willing to risk for their beliefs.
Cast of Initial Reading & Talkback, November 19, 2023.
Please join us for this final segment in Sarah’s Theater Residency Project: “Apostates,PA”. This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 1:30pm / Presentation 2:00pm. Free Admission - Registration Required. Donations Graciously Accepted.
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