The River Speaks of Thirst at The Justice Theater Project

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Join The Justice Theater Project for The River Speaks of Thirst a real experience of the power of theatre featuring the artistic interpretations of NC Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Greens album, The River Speaks of Thirst. Experience this powerful poetry as ten individual stories told through music, dance, song, and dramatic interpretations. The Justice Theater Project is proud and honored to present The River Speaks of Thirst, a collection of audio poems written by Jaki Shelton Green documenting the real experiences of African American people past and present. In this unique production, each poem is a separate story/vignette using various mediums including music, dance, song, and dramatic interpretations to illustrate themes ranging from race, oppression, emancipation, religion, and grief.