Walls: An America Story
Description
When newly-engaged Abigail and Carver receive DNA tests as a wedding gift, they interrogate what it means to marry someone of a different race. As they grapple with their identities from midnight to dawn, family legends and stories interrupt their idealized future together. In this non-linear drama of histories unfolding, can Abigail and Carver overcome the past and forge a new story together? Conceived by JMU alum Paul Holland, Walls is developed by JMU playwriting professor Ingrid De Sanctis, and includes writings from her 2018 Advanced Playwriting class. This world premiere, which features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance, is made possible by the support of a 2017 JMU Provost Grant.
Friday-Sunday, Jan 17th-19th, Forbes Center Studio Theatre
Web Presence
https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2020/01/17-walls.shtml
Involvement
Involves Students, Involves Alums, Involves Participants External to JMU
Scope
Harrisonburg/Local/VA
Date
January 17-19, 2020
Frequency
One Time Only
Existing Center/Institute/Program
no
Type of Partner
Other
Primary Focus of Program
Arts and Culture
Begin Date
1-17-2020
End Date
1-19-2020
Areas of Engagement
Community Engagement, Engaged Learning
Format
Program, Class/Coursework, Event, Publication
On/Off campus
On campus
Academic Level of Engagement
College
