The campaign for marriage equality in Maine recently submitted a petition to the Secretary of State to place a same-sex marriage initiative on the ballot for a referendum vote in November, 2012. Given the complexity of the arguments for and against it -- and the heated nature of the debate surrounding it, the York Readers Theater has developed a short theater piece intended to present the arguments pro and con same-sex marriage in as objective and unprejudiced a way as possible. The play is called "Defining Marriage" and is composed entirely of testimony from the 2010, 'Proposition 8' trial in California.
"Defining Marriage" will have its premiere on April 20-21 (Friday and Saturday) at 7:30 at at the York Public Library. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. All are welcome
Although the purpose of this project is to inform voters on the constitutional issues involved and why marriage matters for same-gender couples in Maine, it is not lacking in passion or theatricality. It lasts only one hour, includes videos of the campaign advertisements for and against Prop 8, lively debate between celebrated attorneys, as well as some 'expert witness' testimony from volunteers in the audience who will rehearse their set-speeches with the director prior to performance. There will be discussion following both performances.
The performance at the York Public Library is the debut for this important theatrical piece. The York Diversity Forum and Maine Initiatives have generously funded a tour of "Defining Marriage" so that it may be performed in town halls, libraries, churches and local meeting places around the state beginning in May, 2012.
As always, reservations can be made for this York Readers Theater performance by calling David Newman at (207) 361-1462.
"Defining Marriage" will have its premiere on April 20-21 (Friday and Saturday) at 7:30 at at the York Public Library. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. All are welcome
Although the purpose of this project is to inform voters on the constitutional issues involved and why marriage matters for same-gender couples in Maine, it is not lacking in passion or theatricality. It lasts only one hour, includes videos of the campaign advertisements for and against Prop 8, lively debate between celebrated attorneys, as well as some 'expert witness' testimony from volunteers in the audience who will rehearse their set-speeches with the director prior to performance. There will be discussion following both performances.
The performance at the York Public Library is the debut for this important theatrical piece. The York Diversity Forum and Maine Initiatives have generously funded a tour of "Defining Marriage" so that it may be performed in town halls, libraries, churches and local meeting places around the state beginning in May, 2012.
As always, reservations can be made for this York Readers Theater performance by calling David Newman at (207) 361-1462.
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