PERMANENT COLLECTION by Thomas Gibbons
Directed by Bill Grivna

November 16th - December 1st, 2007*
DECEMBER 2ND PERFORMANCE ADDED!
Thursdays-Saturdays @ 8pm, Sundays @ 7pm
The ArtLoft Theatre, 1529 Washington Ave (Map)

$20 General Admission

$18 for Groups Over 12

$15 Student*/Senior (62+)

$13 for Groups Over 12

Soon after African-American businessman Sterling North becomes the new director of the Morris Foundation, he discovers that this world-famous art collection includes several significant African sculptures tucked away in storage. His proposal to add them to the public galleries is opposed by the foundation's long-time education director, who is loyal to the idiosyncratic wishes of the late Dr. Morris. Spurred on by a zealous local journalist, this clash quickly escalates to public accusations of racism and a bitter struggle for control of the collection. Permanent Collection is a searing examination of racial politics that ultimately asks how much space -- literally and figuratively -- the white world gives to African-Americans. What is the cost of failing to view the world through another's eyes?

*High school students from participating schools receive 1/2 price tickets for any performance. Call John Armstrong at 289-4061 for details.