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SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
AM I WHITE by Adrienne Dawes, directed by Jenny Larson
Performances run October 1- 18, 2014
When Neo-Nazi terrorist Wesley Connor returns to prison after a failed bomb plot, he is confronted with the two identities that threaten his position within the White Order of Thule most: fatherhood and his own mixed race heritage.
Inspired by the true story of Leo Felton and Erica Chase, AM I WHITE travels between recurring dream and minstrel show nightmare to discover if a singular self exists in an alleged "post-racial" America.
AM I WHITE's extraordinary cast includes J. Ben Wolfe (in the lead role of Wesley Connor), Florinda Bryant, Michael Joplin, Cyndi Williams and Katie Van Winkle. The award-winning design team includes Ia Enstera , Natalie George, Jessica Gilzow, Lowell Bartholomee, with original music/sound design by Peter Stopschinski.
More information about AM I WHITE and Salvage Vanguard Theater's 20th Anniversary Season can be found at www.salvagevanguard.org.
SCHEDULE
AM I WHITE runs October 1 thru October 18, 2014 (Wednesday thru Saturdays) with performances at 8pm. Wednesday nights performances are PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH.
VIP OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE | OCTOBER 4th at 6PM
A gala performance of AM I WHITE celebrates both the opening weekend and opening reception for visual artist Beth Consetta Rubel (exhibiting new works in the SVT gallery October 4-25). Tickets start at $35 and include a pre-show party with the cast and creative team starting at 6pm.
COMMUNITY TALKBACK | OCTOBER 10th at 7PM
Following the performance October 10th, there will be a panel discussion with the playwright, performers and invited guests co-hosted with the YWCA of Greater Austin. Registration through YWCA of Greater Austin includes CEUs; light refreshments served.
ABOUT MADE IN THE SVT
MADE IN THE SVT are theater works created, produced, or presented by Salvage Vanguard Theater company members.
ABOUT SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER
Salvage Vanguard Theater (SVT) is a theater company and performance hub located in East Austin. SVT creates and presents transformative high-quality artistic experiences that foster experimentation and conversation.
Visit www.salvagevanguard.org or contact Jenny Larson for more information: 512-474-7886 or jenny@salvagevanguard.org
This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin's future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
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LocationSalvage Vanguard Theater
2803 E Manor Rd
Austin , TX 78722
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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