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CPH hosting preview performance of ‘Black and Blue’

Published on September 1, 2016

Spotlight Series LogoThe UI College of Public Health will host cast members from Riverside Theatre as they perform scenes from “Black and Blue,” an original production that explores the relationship between law enforcement and African-American communities. Discussion and Q&A with writer and director Sean Lewis will follow.

Monday, September 12
12:30 p.m.
poster for Black and Blue, a play staged by Riverside TheatreCallaghan Auditorium (N110) CPHB

Lunch provided | RSVP to kathryn-andrews@uiowa.edu

*Attend to enter a drawing for two free tickets to the Sept. 16 show at Riverside Theatre*

*Discounted tickets will be available for purchase at the preview performance at CPHB*

BLACK AND BLUE

Written and directed by Sean Lewis

Starring Barrington Vaxter, Alyssa Perry, Ryan West and Tierra Plowden

Ten years ago Charlie was a cop on a beat and Marcus was a suspect in the Fuller Park section of Chicago. Ten years since their paths crossed, their lives have gone in different directions but questions remain: was it abuse? Brutality? Or solid police work? Charlie’s sister Charlotte is looking into the case for herself this time, and this particular evening she’s decided to bring Marcus home with her to really figure out what is what.

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