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“As If We Live To Bear No Scars,” New Performance Piece, Weaves Themes of Rape, Racism and Family Bonds
Workshop Performance Debuts May 24 & 25, 2007 at Roxbury Center for the Arts
BOSTON, May 24, 2007 – When a young woman was raped in her apartment on Symphony Road, Boston, nearly three decades ago, the city was at the height of racial turmoil. The rape, a racial hate crime, was one of three violent rapes that punctuated an otherwise beautiful life. Remarkably, it strengthened the young woman’s resolve to reject racism and hatred.
This true story is the inspiration behind “As If We Live To Bear No Scars,” a mixed-genre piece blending theater, dance, poetry, an original musical score, visual art, film, and ASL signing for the deaf as an integral part of the performance.
The workshop performance of Act IV, Scene 1, and the Final Monologue debuts at the Roxbury Center for the Arts, Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA, in two performances at 8pm, May 24 and 25, 2007, with an audience talkback after each performance.
“As an artist committed to the collaborative process, I have felt it essential to combine several artistic visions as we bring this work to the stage. This work speaks not to just one girl’s story, but to the fact that every one of us has a story. Because none of us can live without loss, part of being human is finding a personal answer to the question: ‘What comes ‘after’ if the ‘before’ has been tragic?’” said Andrea Bredbeck, artistic director and author of the piece.
Her collaborators have included:
- Anya Bredbeck, Andrea’s daughter, an artist who created the visual narrative
- Carolann DiPirro, nationally known actress, playing “The Girl”
- Blake Newman, musical director, bassist and composer of the original score
- Chloe Lara-Russack, theatrical director
- Josie Bray, choreographic director
- Misha Derissaint, ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter and consultant
The workshop performance was staged to solicit community interest, dialogue, collaboration, and support, with the goal of attracting investment to underwrite the full performance. For further information about investing or participating in the As If We Live To Bear No Scars Limited Partnership, please contact Andrea Bredbeck at (617) 524-5133, bredbeck@mac.com. Other ensemble members and performers include:
- Bob Maibor, actor, “Daddy’s Voice”
- Aaron Malgeri, “Daddy’s Voice” in ASL
- Otis Debnam III, “Buzzing Man” in ASL
- Maria LaRossa, “The Girl” in dance
- Maleek Washington, “Buzzing Man” in dance
- Todd Brunel, clarinetist
- Michael McLaughlin, accordionist
- Nicole Meinhart, collaborator and associate producer
- Ray Scott Ervin, legal, set design and construction
- Petr Metlicka, lighting designer, photographer
- Jo Parente, makeup consultant
- Pamela Bush, costume fabrication
- Sylvia Morrison, cinematographer
- Catherine Marenghi, public relations
About the Artistic DirectorAndrea Bredbeck is the artistic director, writer, and creative force behind “As If We Live To Bear No Scars.” She has been an artist, writer, and poet for 25 years. She is also a WGA-registered screenwriter. Working in a variety of media, including plaster, copper, epoxy, textiles, audio, video, and text, she has been exhibiting her work nationally since 1985. Additionally, Andrea is a psychotherapist in private practice for 21 years, specializing in dissociative disorders and PTSD. A feminist and solar energy activist and entrepreneur, she has spoken at international forums on women and energy. She lives with her three children in Jamaica Plain (Boston). More information about her work is at www.andreabredeck.com.
For media inquiries only: Catherine Marenghi, (781) 449-8591, catherine@marenghi.com
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