Long Wharf Theatre embarks on a unique tour with Race by Studs Terkel, adapted for the stage by Jamie Pachino and directed by Sarah Peterson.
Race is a provocative and compelling look at prejudice in the past, present and future of America.
During the month of February, Race will tour middle schools and high schools, reaching an audience of over 15,000 students and educators. The distinctive feature of this tour is the pre-performance preparation that is being done through the Study Guide and teacher workshops. The purpose of these tools is to help frame the arena in which a constructive dialogue can occur. In Pachino's faithful stage adaptation, Terkel's oral history is brought to life by a series of characters that are coming to terms with their own lives, biases and the human experience. Since the themes of this production fit into the social development curriculums designed for middle and high school students, director Sarah Peterson believes that Race will provide students and teachers with the opportunity to address this issue.