The Overwhelming
by J.T. Rogers
(White People, Seeing the Elephant, Madagascar)
September 17 - October 12, 2008
A naive and desperate American professor brings his family to Rwanda just as the country careens toward an unspeakable horror. Developed here at SLAC, premiered in London and New York.
The Overwhelming on KUER's Radio West
Cast members Yolanda Wood (Linda White-Keeler) and Victor Morris (Samuel Mizinga), Keven Myhre, director; J.T. Rogers, playwright; and professor Howard Lehman.
Post Play Discussion of The Overwhelming
From the September 21 Matinee featuring Playwright J.T. Rogers, SLAC Dramaturg Mike Dorrell and the audience.
- View a 9 minute YouTube sample of the discussion.
- View the full discussion here.
(The Quicktime file is large and will take time to load. 291.8 MB, 44:40 minutes.)
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A Slight Discomfort
by Jeff Metcalf
Special world premiere presentation
October 1 - October 19, 2008
A one-man piece based on Metcalf's experiences through diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. A frank and insightful tale of a man at a life-altering crossroads. Commissioned and development by Salt Lake Acting Company.
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