Columbinus: A Play Based on the School Tragedy at Columbine
Raven Theatre East Stage (6157 North Clark St. Chicago, IL 60660)
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The last date listed for Columbinus was Saturday March 15, 2008 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
lois hobart
HUGELY powerful and uncomfortable portrayal of all-too-timely events. gripping in its intensity. unsettling to the max. really grabbed the realm of "theater". this production has not left my mind nor heart. thank you.Written on Mar 03 2008
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Robert Winkenbach
Interesting refresher course on the Columbine massacre, including the events which alienated the 2 shooters.Written on Feb 18 2008
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Heart touching real life event. We loved the play.Written on Mar 17 2008
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Description
Artists with the United States Theatre Project conducted exhaustive interviews and research in order to create this two-part piece that first sets up a fictional but realistic world of adolescence that could be anywhere in America, and then morphs into the factual events leading directly to the school shootings at Columbine. Ultimately, Columbinus asks more than just "Why?", but perhaps more importantly, "Why do people treat each other the way we do?" Reminiscent of Moisés Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, Columbinus is a fascinating and heartbreaking examination of human behavior.
By the United States Theatre Project, written by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli
Directed by Greg Kolack
About the Ticket Supplier: Raven Theatre
Raven Theatre's mission is to establish itself as an important voice in regional theater, focusing on American classics, as well as new and lesser-known projects that shed light on the "American Experience." The company's mission is realized by uniting an ensemble of Chicago-based theater artists from diverse disciplines who work together with the goal of maintaining a high standard of artistic excellence with programming easily accessible to patrons of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, and thereby enriching our community's cultural life. Vigorously fresh revivals of masterpieces by great playwrights such as Miller, Williams, Saroyan and Mamet introduce new audiences to established classics, while original and lesser-known works give voice to the next generation of playwrights. Through Raven's Children's Theatre Program, the company seeks to present a wide range of theatrical education and entertainment options applicable across a broad academic spectrum.