About IllumiNation:
The IllumiNation Digital Series explores the social, political, and cultural themes threaded throughout Asolo Rep's theatrical season, examining issues of race, gender, identity, and cultural intersection. Discuss art and activism while connecting with community—these dynamic Community Conversations invite all to the table and challenge us to reflect upon our past and present in hopes for a more inclusive future.
About IllumiNation:
The IllumiNation Digital Series explores the social, political, and cultural themes threaded throughout Asolo Rep's theatrical season, examining issues of race, gender, identity, and cultural intersection. Discuss art and activism while connecting with community—these dynamic Community Conversations invite all to the table and challenge us to reflect upon our past and present in hopes for a more inclusive future.
About the Community Conversation
From the HBO series Lovecraft Country to Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and its urgent lessons for Our Own, the recent deep dive into his literary works by Eddie S. Glaude Jr., James Baldwin remains a frequent cultural touchstone in America. What does this complicated, witty, immensely perceptive, and above all brilliant thought leader mean to us in our hyper local community of Sarasota, Florida? Inspired by his legacy, we have commissioned playwright Ty Greenwood to create a play that responds in some way to James Baldwin’s life, works, and legacy. Of his ambitions for the project, Ty said his “goal is to capture the timeless essence of James Baldwin’s language and philosophy on race, sexuality and politics when it comes to being Black in America” and “…to deliver a sense of hope and more importantly joy within the conversation of the Black experience.” In this conversation, we are joined by the playwright to discuss this question in the midst of his creative process.
This conversation will be held via Zoom.
Event includes:
Access to Videos, Articles, and other digital resources about James Baldwin's life and impact.
Community Conversation via Zoom. Each Community Conversation includes a Speaker, guided breakout sessions where you can converse and connect, and community reflection.
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