Opening March 6, Artists Rep presents David Mamet’s RACE, a provocative look at discrimination, bigotry, and how we tackle, or avoid, the issues of race in our lives.

Artists Rep, in partnership with the August Wilson Red Door Project, is proud to host a forum on race and how our society, and legal system, are affected by racial issues. Artists Repertory Theatre is sincerely interested in deepening its connection and commitment to the Portland community and facilitating conversations that foster understanding, growth, and compassion. We hope you will join the dialogue.

Forum: Race, Society, and the Law

Racial injustice is one of America’s greatest disgraces. Acknowledging one’s own bigotry, and the institutionalized bigotry of our society, is uncomfortable, at best.  On Sunday, March 25 at 6pm, join Artists Rep in discussing how racial issues affect our society and the Portland community. The panel will be moderated by August Wilson Red Door Project co-founder Lesli Mones and include the Honorable Donald Letourneau, Lewis & Clark Law School professor John Parry, ACLU of Oregon board member Fred Neal, and The Skanner news editor Lisa Loving.

We hope that, together, we can shine a light on the anger, guilt, and shame of discrimination that lies beyond polite social convention.

What: RACE Forum: Race, Society, and the Law

When: Sunday, March 25 @ 6pm

Where: Artists Repertory Theatre

Additionally, there is a guest speaker coming to the theatre on Monday, March 26.

August Wilson Red Door Project Speaker Event: Walidah Imarisha

Monday, March 26 @ 7pm in the Morrison Theatre

Free and open to the public

The August Wilson Red Door Project is proud to host an evening with writer/artist/lecturer Walidah Imarisha. Continue reading →