May 08, 2008

Darfur Play @ SLU

I know there are issues in Darfur. Serious, serious issues. But what do I really know about the politics there? Honestly? Woefully little. Perhaps I'll change that information base around during the remainder of 2008. Here's a start.

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Complacency of Silence: Darfur
Written by L. Patton Chiles

May 23 - June 8, 2008
Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m Sundays 2:30 p.m.
St. Louis University Theater-Xavier Hall
3733 West Pine Mall
St. Louis, MO 63103
(Located in the center of the campus quadrangle between Lindell Blvd. on the north, Laclede Ave. on the south and Grand Avenue on the east.)
Tickets Now On Sale (Metrotix)

Their names are Hama, Fatima, Hawa, Khadija ... Their stories of courage and resilience will inspire you, and give you strength. They are waiting for you to shout their stories to the world – waiting for America to break the world’s complacency of silence – waiting for the world to notice Darfur. Their greatest hope is America... How long they wait depends on how much you care. They are waiting for you.

» 400,000 Dead and Counting......
» 2 Million Homeless in Darfur......
» 200,000 Refugees in Chad.......
(The entire population of the Darfur region is only 7 million!)

Tickets $10 Adults
$5 Children 12 and under (Parental Guidance Recommended)

To purchase tickets call Metrotix at 534-1111 or visit Metrotix.com. Metrotix outlets include Macy's, Plaza Frontenac, Fox Theater and select Schnucks stores. You may also purchase tickets at Afro World at 7276 Natural Bridge and Screenz at 6680 Delmar Blvd. in the University City Loop.

Posted by Thomas Crone at 01:54 PM | Film & TV
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