The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later
by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Steven Belber
Commissioned by Tectonic Theater Project
University of Maryland Semester on Peace Event
One month after the brutal murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in 1998, members of Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie, Wyoming, to interview residents about the killing. Those interviews served as the basis for The Laramie Project, a play that chronicles how the community grappled with the slaying. Ten years after Shepard's death, which had become a rallying cry for gay rights and hate-crime laws, the company returned to Laramie to investigate the long-term cultural impact of the Shepard murder and the collective memory of the community. Their epilogue will be shared in communities across the country through public readings this night, the 11th anniversary of Matthew's death.
The evening will start with a pre-show event broadcast live from Alice Tully Hall in NYC. Featuring the Tectonic Theatre Company and special guests, including actress Glenn Close and Matthew Shepard's mother, Judy, the pre-performance event will unite audiences in theatres across the nation who are about to experience the epilogue. Following the reading, we will rejoin the proceedings at Alice Tully Hall for a lively discussion with an expert panel to explore the continuing impact of The Laramie Project.
Estimated Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
To learn more about The Laramie Project, visit their online community.This event is part of the University of Maryland's Semester on Peace.
This performance is part of Daniel Pearl World Music Days.
Free Shows: Unless otherwise noted, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priced Shows: For tickets please call 301-405-ARTS or click here to order online. (Web sales end two hours prior to a performance.)
