Topic: Suicide Prevention
An original script based on interviews with 6 individuals affected by suicide.
Described by audiences as "powerful drama", "excellent, moving and thought-provoking", "poignant, honest and important", "well executed and acted."
Running Time: 45 minutes
Topic: Substance Use Disorder and Recovery
Recovering addicts share stories about the devastation of addiction and their growth in recovery. Based on interviews with 18 recovering addicts from the Capital Region.
Described by audiences as "inspiring and powerful", "a great piece for the whole community", "moving and honest."
Running Time: 45 minutes
Topic: Poverty/Housing Instability
Set in a single room occupancy for women in downtown Albany, SRO: Single Room Occupancy follows three residents as they struggle to avoid homelessness, keep the support they receive and work toward improving their daily lives.
Described by audiences as "breathtaking, realistic and gripping", and "a compelling story with moving performances."
Running Time: 50 minutes
Topic: Child Sex Trafficking
A documentary theater performance based on interviews with survivors, law enforcement, child welfare workers and local media, designed to educate and motivate action about local child sex trafficking.
Described by audiences as "stunning", "important" and "eye-opening."
Running Time: 45 minutes
Topic: Racism
An original documentary theater performance, based on Black history, current events, and the personal experiences of the cast.
Described by audiences as "a game changer", "an honor to witness", "intense, powerful and important."
Running Time: 75 minutes
Topic: Addiction and Recovery
A devised theater production created
to raise awareness and offer a sense
of community to those who love
someone with a substance use
disorder.
Running time: approx. 40 minutes
Topic: Racism/Classism
This project raises public awareness and inspires community action about America’s systemic economic oppression of Black people.
Running time: approx. 45-60 minutes
Topic: Homelessness, Housing Instability
Four intersecting stories about individuals and families struggling with current or potential homelessness.
Running time: approx. 45 minutes
Topic: Totalitarianism
A narrative play exploring a near future dystopia where dictatorial government policies result in denunciations between friends and family members
Running time: approx. 90 mins
Topic: Motherhood
A play about motherhood's complexities, joys and sociopolitical influences.
Running time: approx. 75 mins
Creative Action Unlimited's original live stage plays are available to community organizations and colleges within a 90 mile radius of Albany New York. These productions help raise awareness of specific social issues, inspire group discussion and community action.
Discussion guides are available for each play.
Live performances can be followed by a talk back with the actors and director, a brief performance of Playback Theater, or Creative Group Work to explore the topic more fully.
Bookings for stage productions require 90 days advance notice.
For additional information and pricing information, please contact Michael at @msmichaelkennedy@gmail.com.
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