DON'T LOOK BLACK - A Reading of a new play by Preston Crowder

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A  Zoom Workshop Reading of a New Play by Preston Crowder

DON&#x27;T LOOK BLACK by Preston Crowder6th and final play of theTPS 2020 VIRTUAL READING FESTIVALJanuary. 27 - February 5, 2021Directed by Kari LebbyA group of white friends are enthused after being given a chance to participate in a &quot;Black Immersion Experience.” What they figure will be an opportunity to play in their harmful stereotypes quickly turns into a house of nightmares as they are shown the true magic of blackness. Cast: Gabe Atchley, David Chattam, Caroline Conner, Preston Crowder, Vida Finley, Ryan Link, Cameron L. Mitchell, Candace-Omnira, Andre Patton, Taryn Pray, Jay Rudolph, Elliott Winston Robison, Fiona SoulTalkback (cameras optional) with playwright and director to follow.Visit the <a href="http://www.tnplaywrights.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tennessee Playwrights Studio website</a> for more information about this and the other five readings in the TPS 2020 Reading Festival.

PLAYWRIGHT BIOGRAPHYBorn and raised in Nashville, TN, Preston Crowder has dedicated his life to the theater arts. Starting as a young actor, he discovered a love for playwriting in high school. He pursued this passion at Oberlin College, where he graduated in 2016 with a degree in Theater with a concentration in Playwriting. Devoted to social justice and activism, Preston aims to create plays that create conversation and address issues facing people of all backgrounds. His work has been presented by University School of Nashville (FLAMES, 2016) and The Juilliard School (BREAK YOUR CHAINS, 2017). Preston currently is pursuing an MFA in Playwriting at The New School.

BLACK LIVES MATTERTPS stands in solidarity with the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement and is committed to creating opportunities for Black playwrights, actors, directors and other Black theatre artists in our programming.Some Black-owned theatre companies to know and support in Nashville:<a href="http://www.sistastyleproductions.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SistaStyle Productions </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/destinytheatreexperience" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Destiny Theatre Experience</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kennieplayhouse" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kennie Playhouse Theatre</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dream-7-Productions-113893910166184" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dream 7 Productions</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=centerstage%20theatre%20company" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Centerstage Theatre Company</a>MORE INFORMATIONVisit <a href="http://www.tnplaywrights.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tennessee Playwrights Studio</a> for more info about TPS and the five other readings in the TPS 2020 Reading Festival

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