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Ian Dembek |
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Maddie LaFerr Sarah Ledesma Gina Prince |
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Triston Qawi Ben Sellers Hayden Verbanas |
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I, along with so many others, was missing theatre so much after everything abruptly shut down in March. When CSP decided to create an online season that allowed remote students the opportunity to get involved, I knew I had to apply to direct a show. When deciding which show to submit, I knew that I wanted something deep and relevant. It took a couple of tries and a failed attempt to secure rights for a different show, but I could not be happier that we were able to land on The Laramie Project. This is a show that will always be important. It is a piece of history. It exposes the hidden biases present in so many towns across America. Those biases did not start in 1998, and they certainly didn’t stop then either. Times may have changed, but ideas get passed down from generation to generation. Matthew Shepard’s story serves as a constant reminder of where we were, how far we’ve come, and how far we still have to go.We are in the midst of the most divided time in our nation’s history, in the middle of a fight for equality for all oppressed minorities, during a global pandemic that has changed our way of life. I understand that no one wants to think anymore, or take in any more information. But I implore you to listen to every word of this story. You’ll find the beauty within the darkness. The levity within the sorrow. The hope within the heartbreak.One of the last lines of the show asks “What’s come out of this that’s concrete or lasting?” After the show, I urge you to start a discussion. We may not have the power to make or enforce laws, but words hold so much power. Talk to your grandparents, your friends from home, our campus community. What steps can we take to make a difference? When we all come together, we can make this world a better place for everyone.Sit back, turn off the news for a couple of hours, and enjoy the show!
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