Breathe

When two teenagers from different families (one black, one white) are involved in separate acts of violence the consequences they face are based not only on evidence, but also on the color of their skin. Using urban poetry and music, Breathe explores the tensions, decisions and conditions that lead the boys to prison and the effect their imprisonment has on their families.

Breathe was first presented at the Lark as a Studio Retreat in partnership with the Hip-Hop Theater Festival in June 2005.

Group Sales Number (10+): 212-246-2676 x24

Appropriate For Ages: 15+

Brick by Brick: Organizing the Grassroots with Arts & Activism

A special event presented in tandem with the BareBones Production of Breathe by Javon Johnson, running March 15-18 & 20-25. To purchase tickets to Breathe, click the “Buy tickets” button above.

A Conversation with Billy “Upski” Wimsatt (League of Pissed Off Voters), Piper Anderson (The Blackout Arts Collective) and Javon Johnson (Playwright). Moderated by Clyde Valentin (Hip-Hop Theater Festival)

Saturday, March 18th at 6pm – Free!
Reservations available by calling
212-246-2676 or emailing Catherine@larktheatre.org.

In today’s climate, where corporate control of media dominates the local and national debate around current events, the struggle of ordinary, yet exceptional Americans fighting for meaningful causes goes unsung and too often, unheard. Whether the focus is on ending the “war on terror,” addressing global human rights issues, immigration advocacy, environmental justice, education reform or the prison industrial complex, local and state legislative victories are happening and young people are being engaged creatively around the issues that affect them. So take some time to learn about two exceptional people, who represent two exceptional organizations as they converse with one exceptional playwright on why and how they they fight the good fight.

*Please note that tickets to Breathe must be purchased separately.