Wombwork?s Nu World Art Ensemble will present “Who Will Heal Our Community?” partnership with Unchained Talent, the student-driven theater collective at Lake Clifton High.
Wombwork is based on the youths? own words and addressing issues like HIV, suicide, violence and drug-use prevention in an ever-evolving show that incorporates dialogue with drumming, rap and dance.
Wombwork was founded nine years ago by three concerned mothers in an effort to infuse their community with powerful theater from the city?s youth. “We believe theater is healing,” said Wombwork program director Rashida Forman-Bey.
Chris Youngston, founder of Unchained Talent, jumped on what she saw as “the tremendous opportunity to work with Wombwork” and looks forward to the fruits of the collaboration.
“It exciting to watch the kids raise their level of performance as they see how Wombwork uses theater to deal with problems that seem overwhelming,” said Youngston.
At a recent show, Wombwork employed guerilla-art tactics to bring theater to the city?s homeless. “It was exceptional to see disenfranchised people writing poetry, dancing and interacting in this creative and meaningful way,” said MICA student Hillary Rosensteel.
The Wombwork student actors are committed to reaching out to the community to answer the question “Who will heal our community?” with “I will.”
IF YOU GO
“Who Will Heal Our Community?” in alliance with Unchained Talent
» Venue: Lake Clifton High School Campus, 2801 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore
» Time: 7 p.m. Friday
» Cost: Free
» Info: 410-338-0265 or www.wombwork.com
