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A Studio 501 Special Event: SUBVERTED
Subvert:
1: to overturn or overthrow from the foundation: ruin.
2: to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith.
"The mechanics of oppressing people is to pervert them to the extent that they become instruments of their own oppression"
Kumasi.
Although we, as American Citizens, should be promised the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it is clear that promises are made to be broken when dealing with certain people. "SUBVERTED" deals with how the passing down of these broken promises (of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) have caused us to inherit two competing legacies at war with one another. One legacy is to believe in the promise of what life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness has to offer. The other, is to understand the possibility that these promises may never be realized, and therefore, never exercised by minorities.
"SUBVERTED" portrays the destruction of Black identity through the eyes of Eden. As Eden, who is considered the exception, goes outside of what she knows she realizes that the promise of "equal opportunity" still, to this day, does not lend itself fairly to everyone. There are juxtaposing scenes throughout the play with Charlotte, a slave from the 19th century, who, although overtly affected, is not content with these rights being denied to her and Eden, who watches as the people she loves most live blindly subverted by a history they were not present for. What happens between what is thought to be passed down, and what is inherited? What happens when the mechanics of oppression, by others, become the instruments used to oppress oneself?
Written and Performed by Dominique Fishback
Directed by Chad Chenail
Assistant Directed by Polina Ionina
Choreographed by Juanita Peral Johnson
Art Design by Maggie Allen
Stage managed by Bessie Nellis
Production Managed by Martha Reutlinger
***In the event that a performance is sold out, please do not hesitate to arrive half an hour before the performance time to place your name on the wait list***
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LocationRoom 311 of 140 William Street. (View)
3rd Floor, 140 William St. at Fulton St.
New York City, NY 10038
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: Studio 501 |
| On BPT Since: Mar 20, 2013 |
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| Pace University's Studio 501 |
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