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May 21, 2018 7:00PM - July 9, 2018 7:00PM
Community Matters 17-18

Community Matters is a series of free events presented in partnership between People's Light and numerous local organizations to spark dialogue about vital issues in our community. Performed readings of new plays are the centerpiece of each evening. They are followed by a discussion with the artists, community partners, and special guests. Join us for the play. Participate in the conversation. All events are free!


Offerings this Year:

Mud Row, by Dominique Morisseau - May 21st on the Leonard C Haas Stage

Face to the Wall, by Martin Crimp June 25th on the Steinbright Stage

Orange, by Aditi Brennan Kapil - July 9th on the Steinbright Stage


Reserve your Free General Admission Tickets Below!

Item details

Date

July 9, 2018 7:00PM

Name

Orange

Description

By Aditi Brennan Kapil
Directed by Samantha Reading

Leela, seventeen, on the autism spectrum, travels from India to Orange County, CA to reunite with her father, who doesn’t know what to do with her. Leela’s cousin whisks her into an all-night escapade that plunges them into depths unknown. Leela summons the Gods, but can they help her? Can anyone?

Contains adult language. Recommended for ages 17+.

CAST
Sanjit De Silva
Lia Keenan
Deepa Purohit

Panelists:
Roger Ideishi, Program Director & Associate Professor, Program in Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health at Temple University
Megan Robinson Joy, Ph.D., BCBA Director, Pennsylvania Autism Services, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Lisa Sonnenborn, Director of Media Arts & Culture, Institute on Disabilities, Temple University

Community Partner: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Supported in part by the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation and Rebecca Bradbeer.

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