Brian Copeland returns to Altarena in THE SCION

Altarena Playhouse’s Alternative Altarena series presents
The Scion
Written and performed by Brian Copeland
Developed by Brian Copeland and David Ford
Directed by David Ford

Jun 19, 20, 26 & 27 ONLY
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Tickets: $30 online, $40 at the door.

Click here to purchase tickets online, or visit www.altarena.org
Or call our box office at (510) 523-1553

Altarena presents a tale of privilege, murder, and sausage! Join us for four nights only as Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man) presents KQED’s Best Play of 2014, The Scion.

In 2000, Stuart Alexander, owner of Santos Linguisa Factory, murdered three state and USDA meat compliance officials after he claimed they were harassing his business. In this riveting one-man show, Brian Copeland explores the events surrounding the triple homicide and the uneasy relationship between the law and those who believe they are born above it.

Delivered with Copeland’s signature style, The Scion skillfully tiptoes the line between comedy and tragedy, adding a dash of humor to this riveting subject matter.

Copeland most recently appeared in his critically acclaimed one-man shows The Jewelry Box and The Waiting Period, and broke the record for the longest-running solo show in San Francisco history with Not a Genuine Black Man.