LAFPI

Rogue Machine and Collaborative Artists Bloc present a special American Saga revival of

“Gunshot Medley: Part I”

Written by Dionna Michelle Daniel / Directed by Desean Kevin Terry

A lyrical and mystical new play, with live music, about the struggle against systemic racism. Set in a haunted North Carolina graveyard this intricately crafted work brings past and present together in a soulful tale of lives destroyed by deep-seated tensions and conflicts that have marred America’s history from antebellum south to the present day.

Rogue Machine´s 2018 run of this production received critical acclaim and toured to the community of Watts. The play poignantly and elegantly tackles issues connected to Black Lives Matter, gun violence, and social responsibility in a world created by Dionna Michelle Daniel that features breathtaking joy as well as sorrow.

“Elegant, moving and rigorous.  Poetic theatre” – Cultural Weekly

“Top Ten…a solid shot to the heart and mind.”  – Stage Raw

As a result of the level of impact from last year’s run, Rogue Machine and Collaborative Artists Bloc are co-producing A Special American Saga Revival of – Gunshot Medley: Part I, bringing this important piece of work to an entirely new community.

Cast: Mildred Langford – Betty. Donathan Walters – George. Sha’Leah Nikole Stubblefield – High Priestess of Souls. Derek Jackson – Alvis.

Production Team: John Perrin Flynn and Cristian Kreckler (Producers), Priti Donde (Scenic Design), Matt Richter (Lighting Design), Wendell C. Carmichael (Costume Design), Jeff Gardner (Sound Design), Christopher Eclipse (Choreographer).

Playwright Dionna Michelle Daniel is a writer, actress, and vocalist from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Daniel’s plays address social and political issues surrounding the African-American experience. Her plays include Gunshot Medley: Parts 1 & 2 and Rain, River, Ocean. Recently, she has received the 2020 Community Commission for Peppercorn Theatre in Winston-Salem. Daniel currently serves as the Community Engagement & Learning Programs Manager at the Pasadena Playhouse. As an advocate for arts education, she has led acting and writing workshops at Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, A Place Called Home, Great Books Summer Program, and Authoring Action Organization. Other accomplishments include: 2017-2018 Core Apprentice at The Playwright’s Center & 2018 Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights Diversity Fellow.

Previews 8pm July 2, 3, and 5

Opening: 5pm on Saturday, July 6th and at 7pm on Sunday, July7th

Schedule: July: Friday 12, 26 at 8pm; Saturday 6, 13, and 20 at 5pm and Saturday 27 at 8pm; Sunday 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7pm. August: Friday 2, 9 at 8pm; Saturday 3, 10 at 8pm; Sunday 4, 11 at 3pm.

Info: www.roguemachinetheatre.com

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