Educational Programs
Yes! Subversive Theatre does offer a wide range
of educational plays that span historical events, discussions of social
conscience, debates of ethical dilemmas, and topics of cultural pride.
Over the years, we have
presented informative and empowering dramas for all types of groups -- from
the University at Buffalo to the Faith Baptist Church of Humboldt Parkway, from
Herman Badillo
High School to Erie Community College. And we're not afraid to travel
outside of Buffalo. Subversive Theatre productions have been seen from Geneseo,
New York, all the way out to Toronto, Ontario.
A long list of compelling, topical, and transformative
plays stand on the ready to be performed for your school, union, or community
organization. We're also always excited to provide speakers on subjects
concerning political theatre for conferences, debates, rallies, and so
forth. If you're interested in getting us involved in your group's next
event, CONTACT US right away
and let us know!
Educational Plays in our Repertoire:
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PAUL ROBESON
SPEAKS OUT!
The Black actor/activist who defined his
generation! |
Originally performed at the New Phoenix Theatre in
February of 2004
-Four Stars, Buffalo News, 2/13/04
-Best Actor Nomination, 2004 Artie Awards
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This piece has also been performed at:
-Herman Badillo High School
-The University at Buffalo
-Erie Community College, Downtown Campus
-Enterprise Charter School
-Buffalo's Faith Baptist Church
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Originally performed under the title
"KARL MARX IN ALLENTOWN"
at Rust Belt Books on May 1, 2002
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The Father of Communism at last gets the
chance to speak for himself in this rarely produced one-man hour-long
soliloquy by radical historian Howard Zinn
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This piece has also been performed at:
-SUNY Geneseo
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KARL MARX LIVE!
He's back to set the record straight this
time |
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MANIFEST DESTINY BLUES
A look back at Buffalo & war throughout
the 20th Century |
Originally performed at the New Phoenix Theatre in
June & July, 2003
-Three-and-a-Half Stars,
Buffalo News, 7/1/03
-Best New Play Nomination, 2004 Artie Awards
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"MANIFEST DESTINY BLUES is the modern stepchild of the theater of ideas that extends back
to Bernard Shaw, Anton Chekhov and [sic] Berthold Brecht. Political plays frequently can
be tedious. This one scintillates."
-Buffalo News Critic Jim Santella
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Other Informative Political Plays to Consider:
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THE MEETING by Jeff Stetson
This critically acclaimed two-act,
three-character drama presents a fictitious meeting between Martin Luther
King and Malcolm X where the two leaders debate their differing
philosophies, find unexpected unity, and fit in plenty of arm
wrestling.
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DARROW FOR THE DEFENSE by David W. Rintels
This historical one-man two-act play follows
the amazing legal career of firebrand left-wing attorney Clarence Darrow
through many of his most famous cases including his defense of labor
leader Big Bill Haywood, homosexual murderers Leopold & Loeb, and
Tennessee Teacher John Scopes in the infamous Monkey Trial of 1925.
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THE JEWISH WIFE by Bertolt Brecht
A short, two-character drama, this classic
piece by one of the world's greatest political playwrights offers a
painful glimpse into the harsh realities of anti-Semitism and betrayal in
Nazi Germany.
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MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS by Athol Fugard
This world renown three-character one-act play
by the playwright known as 'the Conscience of South Africa',
breathtakingly depicts the emotional turmoil and distorted lives that
resulted from South Africa's racist Apartied System.
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EMMA by Howard Zinn
A one-woman show by the radical historian who
authored A PEOPLES' HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES tells the life story of
one of America's most inspiring and misunderstood Anarchist leaders, Emma
Goldman.
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THE FEVER by Wallace Shawn
A searing, provocative,
stream-of-consciousness one-man show that features intensive discussion of
social injustice, Marxist theory, and personal introspection.
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INHERIT THE WIND by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.
Lee
This multiple award-winning, thirty-five
character epic retells in a lightly fictionalized fashion the Scopes
Monkey Trial of 1925 that brought the debate of Darwinism vs. Creationism
into the Courtroom and sparked debate world-wide.
Of course, these are just a few examples. The list of
powerful educational plays out there waiting to be brought to life is
veritably endless.
You let us know what issues your group is looking to address and you'll find
we're ready, willing, and able to supply a provocative play that raises the
debate to a whole new level!
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