08:46: Fresh Perspectives
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798746388704
- Category
- Literary Collections / American / African American & Black
- Pages
- 157
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-05-22
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Author
- New World Theatre Publishing
Description
New World Theatre has brought together forty-four playwrights from the Black community to share their unique perspectives through monologues, and the results are amazing. This collection is filled with strong distinct voices that express beauty, tragedy, humor, resilience, and words that challenge us to broaden our perspective.
Our story... my story... this story begins with a hemlock growing out of the very soul of America.
~ KNOCK by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj
...I always find myself lost--Delayed at these invisible intersections
~ WHY I WAS LATE TODAY... by Liz Morgan
Rage can be terrifying but I want you to UNDERSTAND.
~ WALK A MILE IN MY RAGE by Gary Earl Ross
Being a black woman is one of God's most precious gifts.
~ TIRED by Shaneisha Dodson
Maybe I was actually born a tragedy and somehow grew into a boy...
~ UNBECOMING TRAGEDY by T.R. Riggins
Our ancestors are in the rain.
~ WHEN IT RAINS by J. J. Tingling
It is an honor to share these profound insights--these unique, courageous, passionate voices--with the world.
~ LeLand Gantt - Collection Curator
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