Hercules in The Bayview: Theatrical Reading and Community Dialogue

Presented by Theater of War Productions

Hercules in the Bayview is an innovative social impact theater project that presents dramatic readings by acclaimed actors of scenes from Euripides’ The Madness of Hercules–an ancient play about an unspeakable act of violence–as a catalyst for powerful audience driven dialogue about the impact of violence upon individuals, families, and communities today. Each performance is followed by community panelist remarks and a facilitated town hall discussion.

Partners include: Bret Harte School and OnePurpose School, Golden State Warriors, Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, The San Francisco Foundation, KQED, The 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic, Infinity Productions Inc., D10 Supervisor Malia Cohen, BMAGIC, IMPRINT.CITY, and The San Francisco Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Event Details:

Location:               Bayview Opera House

Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre

4705 Third Street

San Francisco, CA 94124

Date & Time:       Thursday, April 27, 2017

6:30-9:00pm

Register:               https://herculesinthebayview.eventbrite.com

Schedule:

• 6:30pm – Arrival – Light Refreshments
• 6:45pm – Welcome and Introduction – Supervisor Malia Cohen, District 10; Mary L. Booker, Founder, Infinity Productions; Antonio Tapia, Principal, OnePurpose School
• 7:00pm – Theatrical Reading – “The Madness of Hercules”
• 7:45pm – Community Dialogue