The Amish Project: A Community Forgives Following a School Shooting
American Theater Company (1909 W. Byron Chicago, IL 60613)
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Five years ago, a 30-year-old man walked into a one-room Amish schoolhouse and opened fire, killing five girls and himself. In a decision that shocked the world, the Amish community later that same day forgave his crime and offered aid to his grieving widow. The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of that shooting and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its wake. In it, ATC Ensemble member Sadieh Rifai will play the role of the show's seven characters, including the gunman and two of his young victims. Originally staged in 2008 at the New York International Fringe Festival, The Amish Project opened Off-Broadway in 2009, at which time The New York Times called it, "a remarkable piece of writing."
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The last date listed for The Amish Project was Sunday October 30, 2011 / 3:00pm.
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This would be an excellent play to take a group that meets to discuss the play afterwards.
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Very comfortable.
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Cafe 28 is a great place to eat.
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This is an extremely moving one-woman play that should cause us all to rethink our approach to dealing with those who treat us unjustly. The actress did an excellent job of switching among the half dozen or so characters. In a small theater setting, she was adept at captivating the audience, bringing us all into the experience.Written on Oct 03 2011
There seem to be many good restaurants in the area. We parked on the street and walked to Cafe 28, a delighful Cuban & Mexican restaurant.
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I was so impressed with the actor; an outstanding performance. The writing was obviously superb but the actor carried it out to the max. I cannot imagine the stress and hard work that was involved prior to her performances. I hope to see her again in something.Written on Oct 28 2011
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About the best play I have ever seen. Awesome, and I don't use that word very much.Written on Oct 24 2011
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Phenomenal writing and acting. The actress really inhabited 7 characters and seamlessly moved from one to another, all the while carrying the Amish theme. The writing is profound and really helps one explore moral-ethical issues around horrific human events. I kept feeling that this is a much more worthy spiritual experience than many religious gatherings. I hope as many people see it as possible.Written on Oct 19 2011
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More Information About The Amish Project
Website
http://www.atcweb.org/bxo/nowplay.php
Quotes & Highlights
- Watch a video of The Amish Project in a former production starring the playwright herself, Jessica Dickey.
Description
Written by Jessica Dickey
Directed by ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli
With ATC Ensemble member Sadieh Rifai
About the Ticket Supplier: American Theater Company
American Theater Company is an ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic American stories that ask the question: "What does it mean to be an American?" ATC provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories. ATC fosters a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work.