Carbon Black, a Psychological Drama About Violence and the Media
Autry National Center-Wells Fargo Theatre (4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027)
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The last date listed for Carbon Black was Sunday November 22, 2009 / 2:00pm.
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David L.
A very interesting play and quite well done......the venue is nice, but cold inside......Written on Nov 16 2009
It is certainly a psychological Drama dealing with violence...but also dealing with the roles we often place on our children.
it is worthwhile seeing this play and this production.
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Goldstar Member
Deals in an exciting fashion with the very frightening, unexciting, and under-reported daily horrors of agorophobia.Written on Nov 23 2009
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Joseph Young
Well directed and acted play. I enjoyed all 4 actors. There were a few dangling issues such as the murder that needs closure.Written on Nov 17 2009
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nitababy
Great play, fantastic actors.....Wonderful written story....It's a bit chilly in the theatre so bring a jacket or sweater..Written on Nov 16 2009
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More Information About Carbon Black
Website
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/nativevoices/nv_events.php
Description
by Terry Gomez (Comanche)
Directed by Randy Reinholz (Choctaw)
This taut psychological drama focus on the relationship between an agoraphobic mother and her precocious son, Carbon ‘Inky’ Black. When young Inky claims to have witnessed a horrific murder, his mother’s refusal to acknowledge the tale, and her crippling dependence on sensationalized media coverage of violence in their city, serve to isolate them both even further. Dejected and often truant from school, Inky Black turns to young and well-meaning guidance counselor Lisa YellowTree, who must fight her own battles with Mr. Tucker, a gruff and seemingly uncaring Vice Principal.
Inspired by an outbreak of crime in the playwright’s own neighborhood, as well as the lingering culture of fear that has grown up in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Carbon Black illustrates what happens when life is distorted through the lens of local television news, and what the ramifications for individuals and society at large can be when the reaction to crime and violence, real or perceived, is denial and solitary confinement.