HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER presents
Center for Civic Engagement Day of Dialogue Event
THE DEFAMATION EXPERIENCE:
When Race, Class, Religion and Gender Collide – A Conversation Begins The Play * The Deliberation * The Discussion A Play by Todd Logan WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017 6 p.m. The Helene Fortunoff Theater Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus Presented by Canamac Productions, the nationally acclaimed play Defamation is a riveting courtroom drama that explores the highly charged issues of race, religion, gender, class, and the law with a twist: the audience is the jury. More than a play, Defamation is a unique opportunity for the community to engage in civil discourse about the most pressing social issues of our day. Through deliberations and post-show discussions, audiences engage in civil discourse that may challenge preconceived notions. Playwright Todd Logan says, “Whether we like it or not, we still have major divides in this country. Most of us still go to bed at night in cities, communities and neighborhoods that are segregated by race, religion, ethnicity and/or class. I wanted to write a play that encourages open, honest conversation that leads to greater understanding and empathy to combat today’s prevailing trends.” Co-sponsored by Hofstra’s Office of Student Leadership and Engagement; Student Government Association; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; NOAH Program; and Center for “Race,” Culture and Social Justice.
This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Hofstra Cultural Center at 516-463-5669 or visit hofstra.edu/culture. 74638:9/17