Productions

The Line in the Sand: Stories from the US/Mexico Border

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Reservations not required.

The Line in the Sand was written by a group of actors and writers from Catholic Relief Services (a national organization based in Baltimore, MD), who visited areas on both sides of the border between Mexico and Arizona in 2005 and interviewed citizens of both countries, immigrants and non-immigrants.

The play presents the dire situation that those people find themselves in. Not only is the story line compelling and moving, but it is told in the voices of real people and shows the various ways that many people, again not just immigrants, are affected by the lack of practical and humane immigration legislation.

The Line in the Sand tells many stories, including that of a father searching for information, explanation and understanding with regard to his daughter’s and others unsuccessful journey through the desert. 

Performances will take place June 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 8 pm, and June 8 & 15 at 2pm.  All performances will be at Cardinal Gibbons Performing Arts Center, 1401 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh 27607.  Across from the RBC Center.

Post Show Discussions and Events:

Friday, June 6:  Complimentary Opening Night Reception!

Saturday, June 7:  Post-show discussion with Cullen Larson, Catholic Relief Services, as well as Joseph Wolyniak and Patrick McIlmoyle, St. Francis Catholic Church.

Saturday, June 14:  Post show discussion with Aida Ocana, Catholic Relief Services; Tennessee Watson, Duke Center for Documentary Studies; and Debbie McCullough and Delle McCormick of BorderLinks.  Borderlinks is an international, experiential, education program.  http://www.borderlinks.org

Art Exhibit:  In addition to the performance, there is an exhibit of artwork by Tucson Artist Debbie McCullough, and the “Border Wall Project” created by students from the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University who recently returned from a Borderlinks experience. 

Ticket Information

$15 adults, $12 students/seniors, $10 groups of 10 or more
June 8 is pay what you can day!
Reservations recommended, but walk-ins welcome
All tickets are general admission

919-259-6936

Performance Location:

Cardinal Gibbons Performing Arts Center
1401 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh
(Across from the RBC Center)

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In the Wings:  Border Issues Come Into Play: Thursday, June 05

By Orla Swift

The border of the United States and Mexico is as dramatic a setting as you could ask for in a timely stage drama, particularly as our presidential contenders debate (or ought to be debating) immigration issues.

So Justice Theater Project artistic director Deb Royals-Mizerk knew "The Line in the Sand: Stories from the U.S./Mexico Border" would make a compelling season closer.


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