Seven Passages
When
Thursday, January 22, 2009
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where
Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus
Category
Theatre
Description
Original production created by Actors' Theatre Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan, under the direction of Stephanie Sandberg.
Devised by Stephanie Sandberg, Michael James Brooks, David Ellens, Morgan Foster, Emily Hanna, Mary-Jane Pories, Jean Reed-Bahle, Greg Rogers, Calin Skidmore, Angenette Stacer Spalink and Evangeline Rose Whitlock. Directed by Whitney Hershberger.
"Seven Passages:Stories of Gay Christians," is a compilation of more then 100 interviews with homosexual Christians. The play brings together the Scriptures (and the Scriptural traditions) and the personal testimonials of gay people in such a way that fosters dialogue without ostracizing or browbeating anyone. It does not shy away from the grave injustices done by many churches to countless homosexual persons, but also does not paint the church as a villain to be destroyed. The hope is to be able to break through the polarized hotbed extremes of these issues and bring to light some nuances, new points of discussion and, in doing so, encourage a renewed sense of empathy for all involved.
Ticket information:
Additional performances January 23-24. All tickets are $6, general seating. Tickets can be purchased through the Louis Armstrong Theatre Box Office located in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center. The box office is open Monday-Friday, from noon-5, and 1 hour before the curtain time for each performance. For more information call (616) 331-2300 or visit www.gvsu.edu/theatre/. Tickets can also be purchased with a service fee through Startickets.com or by calling Startickets at (616) 222-4000 or 1-800-585-3737.