New Paradigm Theatre Company Presents Staged Reading of '27 Days'

WESTON, CT -- The New Paradigm Theatre Company in Weston will be presenting a staged reading of "27 Days," an original play written by 18 -year-old Talia Hankin.

The play centers around an undocumented husband and father of two young daughters, who suddenly discovers that he is being deported in 27 days. The play explores the pitfalls of the immigration and deportation systems and how those systems affect both immigrants and U.S. citizens. It also asks the question: What would you do if you had 27 days to leave your home, to leave the life you have built, to leave your family, friends, and community behind?

"27 Days" is an original play written by 18 year old Talia Hankin, a New Paradigm Theatre youth board member, from Newtown, CT.

The New Paradigm Theatre Company (NPT) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization fostering creative problem solvers, leaders, and global citizens through theatre arts education and productions.

“Our board members voted unanimously to produce this well-written Staged Reading (script in hand) and we paired Talia with one of our industry and playwright pros, Scott Bryce, as a mentor,” says Artistic Director, Kristin Huffman.

Talia Hankin is a recent graduate and valedictorian of Newtown High School. She is a member of New Paradigm Theatre’s Youth Board and will be attending Columbia University in the fall to study drama and theatre arts, as well as film and media studies.

The performance features such local Broadway and adult pros as Krista Adams Santilli, Barbara Distinti, Mark Holleran and Kristin Huffman as well as many NPT youth. Christiane Cardozo will play the leading role of “Andres."

The play will be performed on July 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Church in Weston, CT, 285 Lyons Plain Road.
Doors open at 4:45. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.