The reviews are in for Playwrights Local’s new work, “Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14.” Directed by Terrence Spivey, this documentary play addresses the impact and aftermath of the Tamir Rice shooting, expressing unheard voices from the Cudell neighborhood and Greater Cleveland. Created by an ensemble of playwrights, “Objectively/Reasonable” is a collage of original monologues based on interviews with legal experts, social critics, and everyday people.
"A
90-minute work that is electric, probing and uncomfortably raw...deeply
moving...It discusses and dissects and sets the notion of 'a post-racial
society' on fire. This is a play that needs to be seen."
— The
Plain Dealer
"This
is a work that should travel to theaters all over the country; it needs to be
seen and heard by everyone who sincerely wants police brutality to cease in
America...A catharsis."
— Cool Cleveland
“A
must-see experience for anyone interested in the real world around them.”
— Broadway World
"The
window that has opened for all to view the inequity of law enforcement activity
in the less advantaged Cleveland neighborhoods. It is a show that begs to be
seen by police officers and citizens alike."
— Talkin' Broadway
Find our event page at:
http://playwrightslocal.org/ob
Or get tickets at:
http://playwrightslocal.org/objectively-reasonable-tickets/
Playwrights contributing to this project include Mike Geither, Tom Hayes, Lisa Langford, Michael Oatman, and David Todd. Conception and dramaturgy for the play is by David Todd. The cast includes Ashley Aquilla, Kaila Benford, India Burton, Samone Cummings, Ananias Dixon, Kali Hatten, JamekaTerri, Lashawn Little, Brenton Lyles, and Nathan Tolliver.
“Objectively/Reasonable” runs August 18 through September 4, with shows Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 2:30 pm. All performances are at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts (397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110). Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. Group packages are available.For more information, visit our website at http://playwrightslocal.org/.