Theatre AUM play highlights discrimination in the South
A Theatre AUM production spotlighting discrimination in the South will be directed by award-wining theatre student Tiara Staples.
The April production of “Blood at the Root,” written by playwright, activist and actress Dominique Morisseau, will explore the lives of six high school students as they grapple with prejudice, homophobia, and institutional racism in rural Louisiana. Each character faces a different form of discrimination while witnessing a historic injustice in their community.
Staples, who earned first place in the National Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) Directing Initiative at the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), will direct Theatre AUM’s adaptation of the powerful play. Watch Theatre AUM’s interview with Staples.
The AUM community is invited to attend scheduled performances of “Blood at the Root” in the Taylor Center Theatre on the following dates:
- 7:30 p.m. April 3-5
- 7:30 p.m. April 10-12
- 2 p.m. April 13
Theatre AUM’s production of “Blood at the Root” contains mature themes and language. Admission is free for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of OLLI with a valid ID. Ticket prices for military, seniors and the general public are as follows:
- $5: Military & Senior Citizens
- $10: General Public
- Cash or check payments are accepted
About Theatre AUM:
Theatre AUM’s mission is to foster the art of live theatre by providing access to comprehensive training in all aspects of theatrical artistry. The program aims to cultivate a well-rounded, engaged ensemble of emerging artists through classroom education and an annual season of diverse classical and contemporary productions.
This news release was compiled by Theatre AUM and PRCA-AUM students.
