Reclaiming Our Time Productions Presents EbzB Productions' Native - A Play By Ian Finley. Raleigh, NC Premiere.

 

Reclaiming Our Time Productions in Partnership with North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre Present  Native by Ian Finley EbzB Productions’ drama that inspired the award-winning film,  The Problem Of The Hero September 13 -22, 2024

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Playwright Ian Finley's lauded stage play Native is set for a two-week run in Raleigh, North Carolina from September 13 through September 22, 2024 at North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre, 7713-51 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh NC 27615 Reclaiming Our Time Productions in Partnership with North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre present EbzB Productions’ Native. This production returns to the stage after a hiatus from its East Coast touring and its first North Carolina staging since March 2020.  Performance Schedule: Venue: North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre, 7713 (-51) Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh NC 27615 Dates: Friday through Sunday, September 13-15, 2024 Friday through Sunday, September 20-22, 2024 For more information, visit: Reclaiming Our Time Productions and EbzB Productions Purchase Tickets online at https://nract.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUs000000DcYvMAK About the Play:   Ian Finley’s Native is a resonant conversation about racism, social justice, politics, and personal agency that speaks to our time. Based on the true story of the collaboration between Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Green and the controversial author of Native Son, Richard Wright, the play explores systemic issues faced then and now. The narrative follows the two authors' collaboration, starting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and moving to New York during World War II, highlighting their differences and the impact on their friendship - and shared goal of social change. Cast and Crew: Richard Wright: J. Mardrice Henderson Paul Green: David zum Brunnen Playwright: Ian Finley Director: Serena Ebhardt Stage Manager: Natasha Jackson Historical Background: Native was workshopped at Chapel Hill’s Deep Dish Theatre Company in 2015 and began its eastern U.S. tour in 2017. It was adapted into the award-winning film The Problem of the Hero which was released in February, 2023, and is currently finishing its film festival run. This Raleigh stage premiere aims to continue the conversation on social justice and racial issues. Post-show discussions with the artists will take place after each Sunday matinee, (September 15 and September 22) to foster further dialogue on the play's themes. We hope to see you there!

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Happy New Year: May all you balconies be full in 2024!

Happy New Year: EbzB hopes that all of your balconies will be full in 2024!

 

The Problem of the Hero moves to the St. Louis International Film Festival after last week’s Impact Award win at the Naples International Film Festival.

The Problem of the Hero moves to the St. Louis International Film Festival after last week’s Impact Award win at the Naples International Film Festival. 

Fresh off receiving the Impact Award at last week’s Naples International Film Festival, The Problem of the Hero moves to the St. Louis International Film Festival for a screening next Saturday, November 11th at 1 pm, at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 3765 Foundry Way, Suite 275, St. Louis, MO 63110. Director Shaun Dozier, and Executive Producers Serena Ebhardt & David zum Brunnen will be present for a post-screening discussion. Thank you, St. Louis IFF, for inviting us to St. Louis! And thank you, Naples IFF, for the warm welcome to the team there - including Producer Ayana Johnson, Actor J. Mardrice Henderson (Richard Wright), and Executive Producer Serena Ebhardt as they accepted the Impact Award for the entire film’s creative team! (Executive Producer and actor David zum Brunnen (Paul Green) also appeared at NIFF for its Film of Art panel.) The reviews continue to come in - stay up-to-date on the latest notices for The Problem of the Hero at Congratulations to the entire POTH team!