THEATER AND ITS DOUBLE

In recent plays like Detroit ‘67, themes of hope and love are intertwined with the events of public school riots amidst the cultural landscape of Motown. The play is not only a portal into American history but also reflects on issues that remain culturally relevant today.

We will be working with experts from the Central Square Theater to learn ways to recontextualize a significant moment in history to a contemporary audience through script writing, acting, and much more. Drawing parallels from historical narratives, students will play out different acts using custom designed props. Students will learn to understand how reenactments can become a powerful tool for reliving moments from history- through the lens of different people.

Session III: 10/15 Tues -11/1 Fri

Alexander’s is a place where people gather to share their stories. You never know who will walk into this timeless bar and transport you back to a moment in time. This is where echoes of riots reverberate through the ceilings, where spirits of rebellion linger in the air, where the past merges with the present and whispers near futures. 

Directed by Jacqueline Parker of the Central Square Theater, this story is woven together from monologues written by students. It captures events from history that are at times tragic and at other times victorious. Presented in a non-linear narrative, different characters show us a glimpse into the pulse of their time. As their intimate world becomes ours, events revisited are re contextualized with the present.