The Johns at Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company

Dates: (1/19/2017 - 2/4/2017 )

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Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company

Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street
Houston,TX 77007

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Phone: 8324630409

Tickets: 15-25

Running Time: 2 hours

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Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company continues its 2016-2017 season with the regional premiere of THE JOHNS by Mary Bonnett, producing artistic director for Chicago’s Her Story Theater. Produced in collaboration with the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Houston Section, and United Against Human Trafficking, the play is an eye-opening look at human trafficking and its continuing prevalence in today’s society.

Sex trafficking seems like someone else’s problem, until an upper middle-class family in a prominent Houston area suburb finds itself ensnared. This unflinching drama explores our values raising boys to men, instant sexual gratification and its impact on women, the family and those purchased.

Originally produced in 2014 for Her Story Theater, Bonnett’s play was based on hundreds of interviews with people involved in sex trafficking in the Chicagoland area. For the Mildred’s Umbrella production, the playwright has updated the script to set the action in The Woodlands, Texas.

“I think one of the most powerful elements of the show is the fact that even the most family friendly communities are susceptible to human trafficking,” said Artistic Director Jennifer Decker, who is directing the show. “An even more sobering statistic is a recent study that shows 20 percent of all U.S. human trafficking market takes place in Texas, which is why I’m pleased Ms. Bonnett is setting our production in Houston. We hope to shed light on an issue that many Houstonians are not even aware is a problem.”

Co-producing the show is the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Houston Section which seeks to protect the rights and well-being of women, children and families including harassment, violence and abuse. “Following in the footsteps of the Chicago North Shore’s NCJW, we felt that Mary Bonnett’s work was extremely relevant for Houston audiences and it works well with the city’s push on human trafficking awareness,” stated Bobbi Cohen, NCJW Texas State Policy Advocacy Co-chair.

Also as a co-producer, United Against Human Trafficking, is working with 35 organizations under its Houston Rescue & Restore Coalition on direct outreach, education and advocacy. “With these 12 public performances, we want to raise awareness that human trafficking is violation of basic human rights and robs victims of their freedom,” stated Timeka Walker, Executive Director.

THE JOHNS runs January 19 through February 4 at Studio 101 at Spring Street Studios in the heart of the Washington Avenue Arts District. Tickets are on sale now at www.mildredsumbrella.com. For more information, call 832-463-0409 or e-mail info@mildredsumbrella.com.

Cast and Creative team for The Johns at Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company

Chase: Sean Patrick Judge

CJ: Bobby Haworth

Jules: Haley Hussey

Jacob: Benjamin McLaughlin

Babygirl: Shelby Blocker

Betty Sappho: Miranda Herbert

Director: Jennifer Decker

Stage Manager: Rod Todd

Set Design: Jac Jones

Light Design: Greg Starbird

Costume Design: Jodie Daniels

Sound Design: John Peeples

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