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Jungle Kings- a new play by Rain Wilson.

The Raven Playhouse
North Hollywood, CA

A dynamic piece that will break chains and create openings for dialogue for those who want to take a deeper look at the trials that our young boys are up against as they fight to become men. The play deals with the imprisonment of the mind, with a focus on the character Baby Cockroach. He was named in the streets and paid his dues in the streets. He was sentenced to 25 years and now is up for parole. He has not changed, and looks to get out so that he can go back to the streets to the same life he had. Two men come into his life right before his parole board hearing. One is there to keep his mind just where it is and feed him the food he's used to, and the other is there to free his mind and show him the truth. It's a race against time. The play examines how difficult it is to change the thinking that is often bought into, as a result of negative influences and messages. These influences that come from a cycle of defeat that are too often imbedded in their communities, homes, schools, and the media - surround and shape them and it is a real war that must happen inside them to rise. We watch the struggle that Baby Cockroach and all the other men go through to gain what "power" is to them. It's a fight to the end.

Note: We will be having a post show discussion on Feb. 20th and Feb 27th immediately following show. We invite you to participate.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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