Motherland

"MOTHERLAND, a collage of monologues and short stories woven together into a rich tapestry of text, music, movement and projected video, is conceived and directed by Andrea Weber (Company member of the acclaimed Shotgun Players) and written by Jeannette DesBoine.

According to Weber, the show is based on family matriarchal interviews conducted by CCC students. "The monologues give voice to immigrant's perception of life in America. What emerges is a conversation between immigrants, white Americans and Black Americans of the community."

"We're a diverse culture," she said, adding Contra Costa County's populace reflects the rich ancestry of the play. MOTHERLAND also examines the gains and losses of immigration, the struggle of poverty, assimilation, and culture clashes. MOTHERLAND, is a community based performance piece "that responds to the issues area residents face," said Weber. "The conversation investigates who is getting what, whether or not we are taking care of our own, and if the American Dream is worth coming to this country for."


When: March 1, 2, and 3 2007, 8pm
Tickets: $15 general/$10 student

For more info check out the Contra Costa Drama department's website at: www.cccdrama.homestead.com

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