Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

Noyes Cultural Art Center
927 Noyes St Evanston

Anna Deavere Smith's performance piece TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992, directed by Tim Rhoze and featuring Jazzma Pryor, tells the story of the Los Angeles riots in the aftermath of the 1991 Rodney King beating, from a variety of perspectives. Smith has collected fragments of monologues derived for actual interviews that both invite and provoke conversation. This timely, powerful performance play raises questions about race, power, truth, and justice. It reveals how myths, misinformation, and misunderstanding can lead not only to prejudice and stereotyping but also violence.

Presented by Fleetwood - Jourdain Theatre

Thru - Oct 3, 2021