No question...
...that action can create timeless ripple effects.
EMU Theatre offers the opportunity to encounter Miss Nilaja Sun in No Child... (Feb 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19). Originally performed as a one woman show, Miss Nilaja Sun developed her true story into a theatrical production that continues to inspire teachers, students, and anyone who has ever put their foot down. Miss Sun faced day-to-day challenges as a teacher in the Bronx. But she believed in correcting the faults and standing up for what is right.
No boundaries...
...when it comes to your ideals, your thoughts, and your courage.
Based on African American Theatre Initiatives, Wallace Bridges (director of No Child...) creates opportunities for African American theatre students and audiences. Bridges recalls a time in his adolescence when teachers and mentors provided him opportunities, as an African American actor. He strives to provide our students and audiences with the chance to participate in performances from the African American community. Similar Bridges, Miss Sun wants what is truly best for her students and ferociously takes steps towards progression.
No reason...
...to hide a crooked structure.
Bridges discussed the potentially "offensive" language in the production. "There is a lot of swearing," he said. "But it's there as a message." As soon as Miss Sun begins interacting with her new students, she takes notice of their outlandish use of language. Other teachers brush it off, settle for "They'll never stop doing it no matter how hard you try", and do not support a co-worker's reach for excellence. Similar to Miss Sun, Bridges directly addresses issues in the African American Theatre Community not by wishing , but with high quality and honest productions for the Black Community. (But UNLIKE Miss Sun, Bridges said, "My initiative is supported by faculty." Woo!)
No Child...
...opens Feb 9 and runs through Feb 19 in rep with Dead Man's Cell Phone.
Miss Nilaja Sun's actions as a teacher continues to spark perseverance. Attention from past educators of Wallace Bridges continue to fuel his passion for initiatives today. No Child... is a story for anyone who needs a little motivation. Join us in our intimate space, The Sponberg Theatre, leave inspired, and pass it along...
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