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Event
Divided We Fall- An Evening of Hate
Divided We Fall- An Evening of Hate
A provocative theatrical event featuring original scenes and monologues about the lines that separate us.
July 20th and 21st- 8 pm
The Trayvon Martin case resulted in emotional discussions all over the country, in the media, in people's living rooms, workplaces and classrooms. Online discussions were heated and rampant. The acting students of SUNY Orange were no different and decided to produce an evening of theater to explore the lines that separate us- Race, Ethnicity, Sex, Politics and Religion are just some of the areas where society is divided.
David H Cohen, acting teacher and director felt that this was an excellent way for students to articulate how they encounter and handle their own experiences with bigotry and hate. Students from both the Middletown and Newburgh campuses worked together to create scenes and monologues to explore these experiences and the result is a unique and provocative evening of extremely personal, cutting edge theater.
Every semester, David's students write, direct and produce a performance final. All of the work is original and based on ideas that come from roundtable discussions on theme and student interest. This year, many were talking about how far we've come with racial relations. After all, we have our first African American President. Once the Trayvon Martin case became a National discussion and in many places a heated debate, the students began to talk about how far we have yet to go. The students from both campuses agreed that this was a subject worth digging into. They decided to delve into the areas where people in our society are divided. Some of the work is very serious and some is humorous. Some of the work is ripped from the headlines and some is painfully personal. These are kids who have experienced so much and felt compelled to share those experiences with their audiences.
The production was first performed at the end of the Spring Semester at Orange Hall.Theater at SUNY Orange in Middletown. The response from the audience was so powerful, that David felt that it was important to share these stories and create more discussion about who we are and how we relate to one another. He approached the directors at the Railroad Playhouse in Newburgh and proposed they feature these important pieces as part of their exciting professional program which already presents new and original works. It was decided that this would fit perfectly with their new mentoring program for young actors.
The Railroad Playhouse Young Company seeks to provide a home for serious pre-professional actors in the Hudson Valley. The program will fulfill an essential need by providing a bridge for the young actor that guides them from their youth theater training into their professional careers. The RRPYC will provide ongoing training and career counseling to a consistent group of actors each year culminating in performance opportunities. Those who progress will eventually have the opportunity to participate in RRP main-stage workshops and productions.
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LocationRailroad Playhouse (View)
27 South Water Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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