triangle productions! to Continue 'Brown Paper Bag Series' with SAFE

triangle productions! will continue its outreach program, THE BROWN PAPER BAG SERIES, with SAFE by Georgia Douglas Johnson.

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, our collaborating professional artists are committed to sharing these plays in ways that elicit greater understanding of yesterday's events relating to today's environment. Our 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, SAFE, will be presented at triangle on Wednesday March 29th at 7:00 PM. In Georgia Douglas Johnson's harrowing 1929 play, Liza Pettigrew, a young wife and mother, is about to deliver a new child. After news of the lynching of an innocent black boy in town, Liza spirals into a panic about the future of her family. This short, powerful piece is presented as a staged reading, directed by Josie Seid. A discussion will follow the performance.

IF YOU GO:

SAFE

The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza
1785 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97232

Wednesday March 29, 2017
Curtain at 7:00PM

Tickets/information: 503-239-5919 or www.trianglepro.org
All seats are General Admission. Ticket prices $5 - PWYW

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