Sunday, October 11, 2020
6:00 – 7:15pm PT
8 Yrs 4 months 11 Days: A Black Life Mattering
Written, Performed and Directed by Don Reed
California, USA
I was 8 Yrs 4 Months and 11 Days old when MLK was assassinated. The show is a semi-autobiographical look at that day through the eyes of 5 characters and how it impacted where we are and how we matter.
About the Artist
Don Reed (The Tonight Show/Amazon Prime/NPR’s Snap Judgment) is a multi-faceted solo performer/producer who has been deeply entrenched in all things Marsh for over a decade. His work spans film, television, web, and his home; the stage. With 5 highly praised solo shows – this 3 time NAACP nominee has risen to the forefront of one person performance, particularly with his seminal work “East 14th” which ran Off Broadway NYC.. He recently co-produced filmmaker Robert Townsend’s solo mega-hit “Living the Shuffle” and will be shooting the concert film of “East 14th” at the Grand Lake Theater under Townsend’s direction as soon as the Cooties19 lifts.
As recommended by the performer
Age recommendation: Young Adult+
Trigger Warnings: Show is intended for a Mature Audience: Language, Racial Themes, Graphic Explanation of Racial Violence
Run time: 30 minutes