Basic Information

Am I An Ally
A Div III by Ben Polson

Saturday, November 8 at 2pm
Sunday, November 9 at 2pm
Monday, November 10 at 8pm

In the Main Stage, Emily Dickinson Hall (EDH), Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts (MA), United States of America (USA), Earth, Milky Way Galaxy etc. etc. etc.

Admission is completely free, but you can reserve your spot by emailing amianally@gmail.com

Talkbacks after every show


THE SHOWS:


I Dream Before I Take The Stand -

by Arlene Hutton - http://arlenehutton.com/

Directed by Sofía Anastasia

a short play which addresses the issues of slut-shaming, victim-blaming, and the objectification and fetishization of women's bodies, especially the bodies of women of color. Its intent is to draw attention to the pervasive misogyny that runs rampant in our society and the ways in which we all contribute to it. Content warning for rape and victim-blaming.


Sentences and Words -

by Cynthia L. Cooper - http://www.cyncooperwriter.net/

Directed by Ben Polson

A mother of a murder victim and the lawyer of the murderer grapple with loss together. The two women search for the words to be heard, understood, and show compassion. Content warning for verbal descriptions of suicide


Stay Put -

By Ben Polson - website soon maybe?

Directed by Taylor Carlson

A short play which deals with issues of gender identity and allyship. It explores the desire and struggle of finding a space for oneself while also working to create a safe space for others.


Other members of the team:

Assistant Stage Manager - Celeste Davidson
Set and play design - Nomi Frank
Space Design - Jeremy Weinstein

Actors:
I Dream Before I Take The Stand
SHE - Celeste Davidson
HE - Ben Polson
Voices - Dani Aldrich, Joe Bir

Sentences and Words
Karla - Grace Desmarais
Maggie - Dani Aldrich

Stay Put
She - Sofía Anastasia
He - Joe Bir
They - Ben Polson