Speak Theater Arts: Guests-in-Residence 9/16-9/21

Speak Theater Arts consists of writer/performers Rafael Agustin, Allan Axibal, Miles Gregley, and writer/producer/directors Liesel Reinhart and Steven T. Seagle. Drawing from their experiences in theater, stand up comedy, slam poetry, television, education, graphic novels and hip-hop, they present dangerously compelling original works of populist theater with enough laughs to ease the sting of their social commentary. Their flagship show: N*W*C: The Race Show is a 90-minute original work for the stage that mixes drama, hip hop, slam poetry, and stand-up comedy. N*W*C is the winner of the 2003 award for “Best Play” from the American Readers Theater Association, as well as the Audience Prize and four other major awards. Their residency is being co-sponsored by the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in conjunction with performances of N*W*C at Krannert.

All events are open to the public and take place at Allen Hall, 1005 W. Gregory, Urbana or the Krannert Center, as noted.

Sunday, Sept 16
7pm - Opening Program: Ethnic Identity and Voice in N*W*C (Allen Hall main lounge)

Monday, Sept 17
7pm - The Immigration Debate (Allen Hall main lounge)
9pm - Dangerous Topics/Popular Theater (Allen Hall south rec room)

Tuesday, Sept 18
7pm - Exploring Racial and Ethnic Identity (Allen Hall main lounge)
9pm - It Can't Be Done: Performing Material That Wasn't Meant To Be Performed (Allen Hall south rec room)

Wednesday, Sept 19
7:30pm - Performance of N*W*C at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, Sept 20
7:30pm - Performance of N*W*C at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
10pm - N*W*C Post-Show Discussion at Allen Hall w/ The Cast Members (Allen Hall main lounge)

Friday, Sept 21
7:30pm - Performance of N*W*C at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts