This term, the Yulman Theater
presents two back-to-back productions that explore tolerance and the perseverance
of the human spirit: The Laramie Project
and The African Company Presents Richard
III.
Opening Feb. 25, The Laramie Project is the moving story
of bigotry and tolerance as told by the people of Laramie,
Wyo., after the 1998 murder of Matthew
Shephard, a gay college student.
The play, by Moises Kaufman and
members of the Tectonic Theater Project, was directed by Lloyd Waiwaiole.
Laramie runs
Feb. 25 through March 1 at 8 p.m.,
and March 2 at 2 p.m.
Opening March 4, The African Company Presents Richard III is based on the real story in 1821 of the
first black theatrical group in America
as it battles racial prejudice with violent interpretations of white theater.
The troupe's motto: “Say ya Shakespeare like ya want.”
Written by Carlyle Brown, the play
is directed by Joanne Yarrow.
African Company runs March 4 through March 8 at 8 p.m., and March 9 at 2
p.m.
For tickets and information on
both productions, call the Yulman Theater box office at (518) 388-6545.