triangle productions Continues Newest Outreach Program THE BROWN PAPER BAG SERIES

Chosen out of several dozen "anti-lynching" plays, most written by African American women between 1916 and 1934, are four one-acts which will be presented through spring of 2017 in the Portland Metro area. In light of recent violent acts against people of color, collaborating professional artists are committed to sharing these plays in ways which elicit greater understanding of yesterday's events relating to today's environment. The intention is to shed light on past atrocities, and to inspire open dialogue about ways in which these historical events affect us today.

The next reading, AFTERMATH, will be presented at triangle on Monday, November 28th at 7:00PM. In Mary Burrill's 1919 one-act, John Thornton, a young black soldier who has served his country in World War I, comes home to rural South Carolina. His homecoming is disrupted when he learns that someone close to him has been lynched by a white mob.

This short, powerful play is presented as a reading, directed by RaChelle Schmidt. Cast includes Portland favorites Salim Sanchez and Josie Seid. A discussion will follow the reading.

For more information, please visit: http://www.trianglepro.org/