BLUEBARN Theatre to Take Part in THE GHOSTLIGHT PROJECT

On the evening of January 19, 2017, the BLUEBARN Theatre will join with theatres across the country in a symbolic gesture of unity and inclusion. At 5:30 p.m. in each time zone, members of the theater community will join in a collective, simultaneous action to create light for the times ahead. The event is open and welcoming to all, regardless of political affiliation or party.

Inspired by the tradition of leaving a "ghost light" on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone--regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

The public is invited to take part in this event in front of the BLUEBARN Theatre at 1106 South 10th Street in Omaha. Participants are asked to dress warmly and bring candles, flashlights, or any symbols of light to contribute to the collective illumination.

This event is not "a protest" - it's an act of solidarity and an affirmation of values. The focus is not on "railing against" but on "standing for" - and what we stand for are the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion in our theaters and our country.

The Ghostlight Project aims to create brave spaces that will serve as lights in the coming years and activate a network of people across the country working to support vulnerable communities.

This collective action on January 19th will signify an ongoing commitment to social justice, taking a variety of forms and actions for individual artists and institutions.

For more information about the event, call the BLUEBARN at 402-345-1576 or email khart@bluebarn.org. For more information about the mission of The Ghostlight Project, visit theghostlightproject.com.

The BLUEBARN Theatre has been bringing professionally-produced plays to area audiences since 1989. Since its inception, BLUEBARN has produced over 100 plays and has established itself as Omaha's professional Contemporary Theatre company. Striving to bring artistically significant scripts and professional production values to Omaha and the surrounding region, BLUEBARN is known for high-quality entertainment and the fearless pursuit of stories that challenge both theatre artists and patrons. Mission: To provoke thought, emotion, action, and change through daring and innovative theatre.