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Black Theatre Workshops invites you to the Montreal Premiere Reading of: Slave Play&nbsp;by Jeremy O. Harris&nbsp; Directed by Diane RobertsOctober 22nd, 20267:00pm📍Segal Centre Studio (5170 Chem. de la C&ocirc;te-Sainte-Catherine, Montr&eacute;al, QC H3W 1M7) About the Play:&nbsp;Daring, unforgettable, and controversial, Slave Play&nbsp;hits audiences with the weight of history carried in everyday sexuality. It focuses on the experiences of Black partners in interracial couples as they grapple with the trauma and legacy of American slavery, in this case through highly unusual therapeutic methods. &nbsp;Saying the Quiet Part Out LoudJoin us before the reading at 5:30 pm for a conversation with guest speaker Shirlette Wint, a psychotherapist, clinical social worker, researcher, and cultural consultant, BTW Artistic Director&nbsp;Dian Marie Bridge, and Concordia University&#39;s Kristen Young.&nbsp; This pre-show conversation will be catered by Lloydie&#39;s, a highly regarded Caribbean restaurant in the area. SPACE IS LIMITED. Reservations are first come first served. Invitations are non-transferable. ** If you are unable to attend on October 22, please send an email to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:boxoffice@theatrebtw.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">boxoffice@theatrebtw.ca</a> to reserve a spot on October 24th for the 2:30 pm or 7:00 pm showtime. SLAVE PLAY is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.concordtheatricals.com</a>. CONTENT WARNING&nbsp;This play is intended for audiences 18 years and over.&nbsp;Slave Play is explicit in its use of:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Racial slurs and racist language&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sexual violence&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Explicit slavery and historical trauma role-play</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Graphic sexual content&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Intense emotional and psychologically challenging themes</li></ul>

Black Theatre Workshops invites you to the Montreal Premiere Reading of: Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris  Directed by Diane RobertsOctober 22nd, 20267:00pm📍Segal Centre Studio (5170 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3W 1M7) About the Play: Daring, unforgettable, and controversial, Slave Play hits audiences with the weight of history carried in everyday sexuality. It focuses on the experiences of Black partners in interracial couples as they grapple with the trauma and legacy of American slavery, in this case through highly unusual therapeutic methods.  Saying the Quiet Part Out LoudJoin us before the reading at 5:30 pm for a conversation with guest speaker Shirlette Wint, a psychotherapist, clinical social worker, researcher, and cultural consultant, BTW Artistic Director Dian Marie Bridge, and Concordia University's Kristen Young.  This pre-show conversation will be catered by Lloydie's, a highly regarded Caribbean restaurant in the area. SPACE IS LIMITED. Reservations are first come first served. Invitations are non-transferable. ** If you are unable to attend on October 22, please send an email to <a href="mailto:boxoffice@theatrebtw.ca" target="_blank">boxoffice@theatrebtw.ca</a> to reserve a spot on October 24th for the 2:30 pm or 7:00 pm showtime. SLAVE PLAY is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. <a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/" target="_blank">www.concordtheatricals.com</a>. CONTENT WARNING This play is intended for audiences 18 years and over. Slave Play is explicit in its use of:<ul><li>Racial slurs and racist language </li><li>Sexual violence </li><li>Explicit slavery and historical trauma role-play</li><li>Graphic sexual content </li><li>Intense emotional and psychologically challenging themes</li></ul>

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Black Theatre Workshop Presents: A Reading of Jeremy O. Harris' Broadway Breakout - SLAVE PLAY

Segal Centre for Performing Arts

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