Sub Text: Script Analysis Discussion of "SLAVE PLAY" by Jeremy O. Harris
In this roundtable discussion, panelists will analyze Harris’ use of eroticism and comedy as a strategy for decolonization and self actualization. (Content warning.)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PMFri
Guest Artists and Festival Guests
Michael Brian Ogden
Actor/ Playwright/ Fight Choreographer ** RED Initiative**
AEA & SAG/AFTRA / Detroit Public Theatre
Stephanie Buck
Workshop Leader / Production Stage Manager/ Anti-Racist Activist **RED Initiative**
AEA / Detroit Public Theatre
Kelli Crump
KCACTF Region III RED Chair & Irene Ryan Co-Coordinator
Wayne State University - AEA & SAG/AFTRA
Miguel Rojas
Zen Buddist Priest, Poet, Photographer, Kink Positive Consultant, Anti-Racist Activist
**RED Initiative**
Alesyn "Al Wu" McCall
Workshop Leader/ Actor/ Hip-Hop Artist/ Media Producer **RED Initiative**
Woman Crush Everyday
Shawntai Brown
Workshop Leader/ Playwright **RED Initiative**
Black LGBT+ Plays Network / Women Crush Everyday
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Sex, race, psychology, controversy, and humor are themes in Jeremy O. Harris’ provocative 12-Tony nominated play, "Slave Play”. In this roundtable discussion, panelists will analyze Harris’ use of eroticism and comedy as a strategy for decolonization and self actualization.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and add comments to the discussion. We invite honesty, laughter, and respect.
Content Warning: This discussion will cover themes dealing with racism, kink and sexual violence. The script contains language and acts that may be offensive. Participants are encouraged to read the script for fuller context of the author's intentions.
V-log discussion of Slave Play: https://youtu.be/CNqPbjAlj8Y