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


Photo Credit: Donna Campbell

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’ NativeThis 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


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!

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 Producti...