Generated from true stories via interviews and social media, Think Before You Holla is a devised piece that examines the patriarchal roots of gender-based street harassment and its overall influence on women's psyches. It's time to reclaim our space.
July 15-23 2017
AT JOE'S MOVEMENT EMPORIUM
as part of the Capital Fringe Festival
ALL TICKETS $17
Content note: this play recounts stories of verbal/physical harassment and assault.
July 15-23 2017
AT JOE'S MOVEMENT EMPORIUM
as part of the Capital Fringe Festival
ALL TICKETS $17
Content note: this play recounts stories of verbal/physical harassment and assault.
CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED BY TAYLOR REYNOLDS
TAYLOR REYNOLDS is a New York-based theatre artist from Chicago and a Producing Artistic Leader at The Movement Theatre Company, a Harlem-based company dedicated to developing and producing new works by artists of color. She has worked as a director, assistant, and collaborator with companies including The Atlantic Acting School, Single Carrot Theatre, NY Madness, JAG Productions, The United Solo Festival, The 24 Hour Plays, and Harlem Arts Festival.
Recent directing credits: Kids on Bikes by Nicole Daniels, Things I Don't Want to Talk About by Gina Femia, An Informal Presentation...(Or, BURN) by Pascale Smith, FOOD by Rhonda Marie Khan, Accidental Burlesque by Gina Femia (developed through the Audrey Residency at New Georges), People Will Talk About You Sometimes by Sarah Matusek.
She is a member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab and New Georges affiliated artist. BFA in Directing from Carnegie Mellon University. iamtaylorreynolds.com
Featuring (L-R) Chelsea Harrison, Christina Neubrand, Jehan O. Young, Jennean Farmer, Victoria Mrythil
With Costumes by Katherine Karaus and Sound Design by Justin Propper
With Costumes by Katherine Karaus and Sound Design by Justin Propper
THINK BEFORE YOU HOLLA OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Defend Yourself works to empower people — especially women and others targeted for abuse and assault — to end violence and create a world where they can be fully themselves. Our students learn skills to help them prevent, heal from, and end violence and abuse. We offer more freedom, more confidence, more safety,and more fun!
We are thrilled to announce a partnership with local anti-harassment organization Defend Yourself! Lauren Taylor and her teachers will be offering FREE Self Defense and Active Bystander Training Workshops to attendees of select Think Before You Holla performances.
The workshops will happen between shows for the following dates:
(NOTE: attendees from either show can participate in that day's workshop, with proof of purchase.)
Sunday, July 16th
2:30pm performance
3:45pm - 4:45pm workshop - focus: Self Defense
5pm performance
Sunday, July 23rd
2:30pm performance
3:45pm - 4:45pm workshop - focus: Active Bystander Training
5pm performance
To RSVP for the workshop or to get additional information, please email: [email protected]
What to bring: Proof of ticket purchase. It's recommended you wear comfortable clothes you can move in.