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Please support our upcoming production of the short play, TODAY'S AMÉRICA, at The Tank NYC as part of the International Human Rights Arts Festivial!
New York City, NY, US
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My 10-minute play, TODAY'S AMÉRICA, has been selected to be part of the The International Human Rights Art Festival 2024 with a performance on Dec 9 at The Tank, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC! This will be my first NYC Theatre Credit!
Would you like to actively participate in the development of a new theatrical experience?
I need to raise a modest amount of money for this production -- only $2,000 in total. Your donation will go to help pay for the stipends for the cast and crew, props, sets, and other production costs -- all the things we need to stage this show!
"Today's América" tackles the controversial yet urgent issues of gun control in this country by presenting a behind-the-scenes battle between a Gen Z Congresswoman and disabled shooting survivor, América Jonze, and a Boomer career politician over legislation to curb gun violence.
Your donation will help to ensure this important and timely subject matter is given a voice and another forum for meaningful discussion.
This production stars two immensely talented actors: Annie Hartkemeyer (SAG- and Actors Equity-eligible) as América Jonze and veteran actor Mark Coffin (SAG/AFTRA and Actor's Equity) as William G. Bowman.
Logline:
At the age of 7, América Jonze covered herself in her classmate’s blood and played dead to survive a school shooting. Despite being shot and left paralyzed from the waist down, she grew up to become the first disabled member of Gen Z elected to U.S. Congress. Determined to prevent future tragedies, she must face the greatest obstacle of her life: her fellow politicians.
Would you like to actively participate in the development of a new theatrical experience?
I need to raise a modest amount of money for this production -- only $2,000 in total. Your donation will go to help pay for the stipends for the cast and crew, props, sets, and other production costs -- all the things we need to stage this show!
"Today's América" tackles the controversial yet urgent issues of gun control in this country by presenting a behind-the-scenes battle between a Gen Z Congresswoman and disabled shooting survivor, América Jonze, and a Boomer career politician over legislation to curb gun violence.
Your donation will help to ensure this important and timely subject matter is given a voice and another forum for meaningful discussion.
This production stars two immensely talented actors: Annie Hartkemeyer (SAG- and Actors Equity-eligible) as América Jonze and veteran actor Mark Coffin (SAG/AFTRA and Actor's Equity) as William G. Bowman.
Logline:
At the age of 7, América Jonze covered herself in her classmate’s blood and played dead to survive a school shooting. Despite being shot and left paralyzed from the waist down, she grew up to become the first disabled member of Gen Z elected to U.S. Congress. Determined to prevent future tragedies, she must face the greatest obstacle of her life: her fellow politicians.
From the IHRAF Announcement:
Thank you so much for your submission to the IHRAF this year – we received many more submissions (150+) and at a higher quality than ever.
Thank you so much for your submission to the IHRAF this year – we received many more submissions (150+) and at a higher quality than ever.
We are thrilled to let you know that your work has been selected for The International Human Rights Art Festival 2024, happening at The Tank, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC!
Your Today's América is going to be part of the Performance Block TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL, on Monday December 9th @ 7 pm at The Tank.
Tickets are on sale now here:
https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/ihraftenminuteplayfest
Please share this post on your social media to help get the word out! #TodaysAmericaPlay
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Todays.America.Play to get the latest updates on developments of this exciting production.
Tickets are on sale now here:
https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/ihraftenminuteplayfest
Please share this post on your social media to help get the word out! #TodaysAmericaPlay
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Todays.America.Play to get the latest updates on developments of this exciting production.
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