Twenty-first-century theater is all about pushing the boundaries that define a “stage.” Theater can be immersive; it can be out on a public street, and with the “Shows in Homes” performance series from Out of Hand Theater, it can even be in your own home. “Shows in Homes” presents a new work by Atlanta playwright Paris Crayton III, “Class Dismissed,” with performances all over the city.
The one-act play follows a teacher under fire for reading a politically sensitive book to their class, and a discussion with each audience follows the performances.
In this interview, playwright Paris Crayton joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes with Out of Hand Theater founder and artistic director Ariel Fristoe.
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