Justice Theater Project

December 14, 2012. 26 innocent lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary. Like pebbles thrown in a pond, these 26 deaths created ripples that are still reverberating today. The stories of the survivors and families of Newtown are told in their own words in what is not only an exploration of gun violence but a story of resilience, perseverance, hope, and outpourings of love. “…the play focuses on the community’s struggle to cope and move forward, struggling, grieving, taking action, healing, and ultimately, loving their neighbors. It offers a rare and beautiful message of hope. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that we are somehow different after seeing this play. We are humbled by the words and actions of the people of Newtown and see ourselves in the people of this town in so many ways. We are all simply trying to live our lives without the fear of this type of massacre happening, and we often naively think it could never happen in our communities.

December 14, 2012. 26 innocent lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary. Like pebbles thrown in a pond, these 26 deaths created ripples that are still reverberating today. The stories of the survivors and families of Newtown are told in their own words in what is not only an exploration of gun violence but a story of resilience, perseverance, hope, and outpourings of love. “…the play focuses on the community’s struggle to cope and move forward, struggling, grieving, taking action, healing, and ultimately, loving their neighbors. It offers a rare and beautiful message of hope. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that we are somehow different after seeing this play. We are humbled by the words and actions of the people of Newtown and see ourselves in the people of this town in so many ways. We are all simply trying to live our lives without the fear of this type of massacre happening, and we often naively think it could never happen in our communities.

December 14, 2012. 26 innocent lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary. Like pebbles thrown in a pond, these 26 deaths created ripples that are still reverberating today. The stories of the survivors and families of Newtown are told in their own words in what is not only an exploration of gun violence but a story of resilience, perseverance, hope, and outpourings of love. “…the play focuses on the community’s struggle to cope and move forward, struggling, grieving, taking action, healing, and ultimately, loving their neighbors. It offers a rare and beautiful message of hope. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that we are somehow different after seeing this play. We are humbled by the words and actions of the people of Newtown and see ourselves in the people of this town in so many ways. We are all simply trying to live our lives without the fear of this type of massacre happening, and we often naively think it could never happen in our communities.

December 14, 2012. 26 innocent lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary. Like pebbles thrown in a pond, these 26 deaths created ripples that are still reverberating today. The stories of the survivors and families of Newtown are told in their own words in what is not only an exploration of gun violence but a story of resilience, perseverance, hope, and outpourings of love. “…the play focuses on the community’s struggle to cope and move forward, struggling, grieving, taking action, healing, and ultimately, loving their neighbors. It offers a rare and beautiful message of hope. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that we are somehow different after seeing this play. We are humbled by the words and actions of the people of Newtown and see ourselves in the people of this town in so many ways. We are all simply trying to live our lives without the fear of this type of massacre happening, and we often naively think it could never happen in our communities.

December 14, 2012. 26 innocent lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary. Like pebbles thrown in a pond, these 26 deaths created ripples that are still reverberating today. The stories of the survivors and families of Newtown are told in their own words in what is not only an exploration of gun violence but a story of resilience, perseverance, hope, and outpourings of love. “…the play focuses on the community’s struggle to cope and move forward, struggling, grieving, taking action, healing, and ultimately, loving their neighbors. It offers a rare and beautiful message of hope. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that we are somehow different after seeing this play. We are humbled by the words and actions of the people of Newtown and see ourselves in the people of this town in so many ways. We are all simply trying to live our lives without the fear of this type of massacre happening, and we often naively think it could never happen in our communities.

December 14, 2012. 26 innocent lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary. Like pebbles thrown in a pond, these 26 deaths created ripples that are still reverberating today. The stories of the survivors and families of Newtown are told in their own words in what is not only an exploration of gun violence but a story of resilience, perseverance, hope, and outpourings of love. “…the play focuses on the community’s struggle to cope and move forward, struggling, grieving, taking action, healing, and ultimately, loving their neighbors. It offers a rare and beautiful message of hope. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that we are somehow different after seeing this play. We are humbled by the words and actions of the people of Newtown and see ourselves in the people of this town in so many ways. We are all simply trying to live our lives without the fear of this type of massacre happening, and we often naively think it could never happen in our communities.

December 14, 2012. 26 innocent lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary. Like pebbles thrown in a pond, these 26 deaths created ripples that are still reverberating today. The stories of the survivors and families of Newtown are told in their own words in what is not only an exploration of gun violence but a story of resilience, perseverance, hope, and outpourings of love. “…the play focuses on the community’s struggle to cope and move forward, struggling, grieving, taking action, healing, and ultimately, loving their neighbors. It offers a rare and beautiful message of hope. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that we are somehow different after seeing this play. We are humbled by the words and actions of the people of Newtown and see ourselves in the people of this town in so many ways. We are all simply trying to live our lives without the fear of this type of massacre happening, and we often naively think it could never happen in our communities.

With this piece, Blank, Soleimanpour continues his theme of the interconnectedness of the human race and the uniting power of story. But the script is also filled with blanks. While in a typical theatre performance, the audience is a quiet participant in a dark room, this show inverts that power structure, empowering them to shape the story with elements of their own life. While we want all of our stories at The Justice Theater Project to reflect the human experience in the Triangle and beyond, rarely do we get an opportunity like this to hyperfocus on and celebrate the community members in the room. From its very foundation, this piece does not allow any to forget the power theatre has to build empathy and connection--while having a great time! We're so thankful we have such wonderful actors to trust with the stewardship of this experience. Come see what it's all about!

With this piece, Blank, Soleimanpour continues his theme of the interconnectedness of the human race and the uniting power of story. But the script is also filled with blanks. While in a typical theatre performance, the audience is a quiet participant in a dark room, this show inverts that power structure, empowering them to shape the story with elements of their own life. While we want all of our stories at The Justice Theater Project to reflect the human experience in the Triangle and beyond, rarely do we get an opportunity like this to hyperfocus on and celebrate the community members in the room. From its very foundation, this piece does not allow any to forget the power theatre has to build empathy and connection--while having a great time! We're so thankful we have such wonderful actors to trust with the stewardship of this experience. Come see what it's all about!

With this piece, Blank, Soleimanpour continues his theme of the interconnectedness of the human race and the uniting power of story. But the script is also filled with blanks. While in a typical theatre performance, the audience is a quiet participant in a dark room, this show inverts that power structure, empowering them to shape the story with elements of their own life. While we want all of our stories at The Justice Theater Project to reflect the human experience in the Triangle and beyond, rarely do we get an opportunity like this to hyperfocus on and celebrate the community members in the room. From its very foundation, this piece does not allow any to forget the power theatre has to build empathy and connection--while having a great time! We're so thankful we have such wonderful actors to trust with the stewardship of this experience. Come see what it's all about!

With this piece, Blank, Soleimanpour continues his theme of the interconnectedness of the human race and the uniting power of story. But the script is also filled with blanks. While in a typical theatre performance, the audience is a quiet participant in a dark room, this show inverts that power structure, empowering them to shape the story with elements of their own life. While we want all of our stories at The Justice Theater Project to reflect the human experience in the Triangle and beyond, rarely do we get an opportunity like this to hyperfocus on and celebrate the community members in the room. From its very foundation, this piece does not allow any to forget the power theatre has to build empathy and connection--while having a great time! We're so thankful we have such wonderful actors to trust with the stewardship of this experience. Come see what it's all about!