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Book Synopsis: Two classic plays in a single volume: One of the most-performed theater pieces in America about the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard and the town in which it happened, joined by an essential and moving sequel to the original play.
“A terrific piece of theater, history, and life.... Nothing short of stunning.... A theatrical and human event.” —New York magazine
On October 7, 1998, a young gay man was discovered bound to a fence outside Laramie, Wyoming, savagely beaten and left to die in an act of brutality and hate that shocked the nation. Matthew Shepard’s death became a national symbol of intolerance, but for the people of the town, the event was deeply personal. In the aftermath, Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie and conducted more than 200 interviews with its citizens. From the transcripts, the playwrights constructed an extraordinary chronicle of life in the town after the murder. In The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, the troupe revisits the town a decade after the tragedy, finding a community grappling with its legacy and its place in history. The two plays together comprise an epic and deeply moving theatrical cycle that explores the life of an American town over the course a decade.
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Looking for a powerful and thought-provoking theatrical experience? Look no further than "The Laramie Project" and its poignant sequel, "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later." These two classic plays, bound together in a single volume, delve into the heart-wrenching story of Matthew Shepard's brutal murder and its aftermath in the town of Laramie, Wyoming.
Regarded as one of the most-performed theater pieces in America, "The Laramie Project" captures the shock and outrage that reverberated throughout the nation when Matthew Shepard was left to die, bound to a fence in 1998. This timeless play exposes the depths of intolerance and hatred, serving as a stark reminder of the need for compassion and understanding in today's society.
But the journey doesn't end there. In "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later," the Tectonic Theater Project returns to Laramie a decade after the tragedy. Through more than 200 interviews with the town's residents, this moving sequel explores how the community grapples with the lasting impact of Matthew Shepard's death and their place in history. It's a profound exploration of a town's evolution and an emotional journey that will leave you deeply affected.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary theatrical cycle that unflinchingly examines the human condition and shines a light on the power of empathy. Immerse yourself in the true stories and raw emotions presented in "The Laramie Project" and "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later." Witness firsthand how a community heals, grows, and confronts its darkest chapters.
Experience the profound impact of "The Laramie Project" and "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later" and join the countless others who have been moved and transformed by these remarkable plays. Step into the world of Laramie, and let these powerful narratives shape your perspectives on love, compassion, and the enduring spirit of humanity.
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