In the video below, cast members of ”The Laramie Project” -- the fall play at Shepard High School -- discuss a range of topics relating to civil society, civil rights, and civil treatment of others. It’s a civil discussion, too.
Students reflect on many topics: How far we’ve come in our understanding, acceptance, and embracing of differences in others; and of course, how far we’ve yet to go.
These high school students express enlightened opinions. And they emphasize that the play offers many perspectives, leaving audience members to draw conclusions for themselves.
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Shepard will present “The Laramie Project” on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. Following the Thursday premiere, Leigh Fondakowski will host a forum with the cast and audience.
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Ms. Fondakowski researched and wrote “The Laramie Project” with other staff members of The Tectonic Theatre Project. We’re so excited about this rare opportunity.
Shepard is located at 13049 S. Ridgeland Avenue in Palos Heights. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for any student from any school with an ID.
