Theatre Arts for Everyone (TAFE) & Weary Arts Group (WAG) are partnering to bring the York community plays by Idris Goodwin and a panel discussion on the topics brought to life via these shows. Goodwin is an award winning playwright, poet and visionary. Goodwin believes “Theatre is where we see ourselves and wrestle with our beliefs. Through the stories of others we reflect on our own.” The stories are meant to be a catalyst to promote positive conversation about race in America. All of these plays are available streaming for free below.
One Acts Lineup
THE WATER GUN SONG
(for audiences age 6 and up)
Presented by WAG
Finds a parent trying to find the words to explain to a child why a water gun isn’t simply a toy.
ACT FREE
(for audiences age 9 and up)
Presented by TAFE
Finds three kids wrestling with the definition of freedom.
NOTHING RHYMES WITH JUNETEENTH
(for audiences age 9 and up)
Presented by TAFE
Finds a child and a parent trying to complete a rap for a school presentation.
#MATTER
(for audiences age 14 and up)
Presented by WAG
Is a two hander about former high school friends debating matters of life and race.
TAFE and WAG Present:
Live Conversation on Race and Social Injustice
September 03, 2020 at 7:00 PM through Zoom.
This Zoom is recorded and will be posted soon.
What does racism; inequality and injustice look like in the black community?
What is the significance of Juneteenth and why is it celebrated?
“What good is it to be free after generations of having nothing?” Idris Goodwin, Act Free