SEATTLE— Intiman Theatre announces the schedule of its community and outreach programs for Lynn Nottage’s play Ruined, the first production of the theatre’s new International Cycle. Directed by Artistic Director Kate Whoriskey, Ruined will be co-produced this year by Intiman (opening July 9, 2010) and theGeffen Playhouse (opening September 15, 2010), the only two theatres in the country to reunite members of the play’s original cast and design team from its award-winning, world-premiere production. Tickets for Intiman’s production are available from www.intiman.org or 206.269.1900.
Later this season, Intiman will bring the play to South Africa ’s Market Theatre, where the story will be shared with Congolese refugees in Johannesburg . Over the next five years, the International Cycle will include plays that cross borders, languages, cultures and artistic disciplines. The International Cycle will be produced annually in connection with Intiman’s ongoing American Cycle. Both Cycles will include collaborative partnerships and outreach programs designed to explore the often surprising intersections between issues in our community and around the world, and to encourage conversation and inspire activism both globally and in Seattle .
Intiman’s work in support of Ruined has been guided by an International Cycle Community Committee that includes Someireh Amirfaiz, Executive Director of the Refugee Women’s Alliance; Autumn Lerner, Vice President of the World Affairs Council; civic leader Lora-Ellen McKinney; Piilani Pang, Administrative Specialist with the Marguerite Casey Foundation; and Sahar Romani, Co-Director of the Seattle Young People’s Project.
Ruined is sponsored in part by The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and media sponsor KUOW.
America’s Responsibility to Refugees: panel discussion presented in collaboration with Town Hall Seattle at Town Hall on Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 pm
For decades, the United States has accepted as many as 70,000 refugees annually. In March, however, the UNHigh Commissioner for Refugees declared that in spite of our status as a welcoming nation for displaced people, America’s treatment of asylum seekers can (and should) be improved.
On Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 pm, Intiman and Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, will present a panel discussion on the United States ’ responsibility to its current, and future, refugee population. This event will be moderated by journalist Margaret Larson and will include remarks from Someireh Amirfaiz (Refugee Women’s Alliance ), Erika Berg (Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Program, Lutheran Community ServicesNorthwest), Mona Han (Coalition for Refugees from Burma ) and Wemba-Koy Okonda (OKONGO). Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117360, from 800.838.3006, or at Town Hall Seattle beginning at 6:30 pm on the night of the event.
Call + Response: documentary film screening in association with Northwest Film Forum and Seattle Against Slavery at Northwest Film Forum, Monday, July 19 at 7 pm
Call + Response, a feature documentary film produced and directed by Justin Dillon, investigates human trafficking and slavery in the 21st century. The film includes first-hand accounts from political and cultural figures including Dr. Cornell West, Madeleine Albright and Nicholas Kristof. Call + Response will be screened at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave , in partnership with Intiman and Seattle Against Slavery on Monday, July 19 at 7 pm, followed by a panel discussion about human trafficking. The $6 ticket price includes a reception before the screening. Tickets can be purchased athttp://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118542 or at the door the night of the screening.
Run/Walk for Congo Women: Green Lake Park on October 16
Earlier this season, Intiman partnered with the World Affairs Council and Elliott Bay Books to present a talk by author and activist Lisa Shannon, founder of “Run for Congo Women”—the first national grassroots effort to raise awareness and funds for women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Inspired by these efforts, Intiman will host a 5K Run/Walk for Congo Women around Green Lake Park on the morning of Saturday, October 16. Entry fees range from $10-$25; all proceeds will support Women for Women International’s Congo Program. Interested participants can register in the lobby throughout the run of Ruined or atwww.intiman.org.
Congo Now
Congo Now is a youth-specific awareness campaign designed to raise awareness about the crisis in Congo , provide young people with tools to educate themselves about the conflict, and inspire activism. The Congo Now Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Congo-Now/103597926357454.
Conversations and Discussions
Throughout the run of the play, Intiman will host post-play conversations moderated by Intiman staff and featuring cast members from Ruined. The schedule for these discussions is as follows:
· Tuesdays: July 13 and August 3 after the 7:30 pm performance
· Wednesdays: July 21 after the 7:30 pm performance; July 28 after the 2 pm performance
· Fridays: July 16, July 23 and August 6 after the 8 pm performance
· Saturdays: July 17 and July 31 after the 2 pm performance
In addition, Zaki Abdelhamid, Intiman’s Director of Education & Community Programs, will host special discussions with activists for social justice both in the DRC and Seattle about how individuals who wish to get more involved can help. The schedule is as follows:
July 2: Heal Africa
July 8: Seattle Against Slavery
July 14: King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
July 24: Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Program, Lutheran Community Services Northwest
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