Contributed by Peace Lutheran Church
There will be a staged reading of “The Laramie Project” on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Peace ELCA Church in Tomah.
“The Laramie Project” presents a deeply complex portrait of a community’s response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyo. In a series of poignant reflections, the residents of Laramie react to the hate crime and surrounding media storm with anger, bewilderment and sorrow. The play portrays the seismic and deeply personal impact Matthew’s death had on this small town while also demonstrating the power of the human spirit to triumph over bigotry and violence.
Twenty-seven years later, Matthew Shepard’s story still reverberates, urging us on with its clarion call to confront the destructive power of bullying and hate, in all forms.
Prior to the presentation, there will be a soup supper starting at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. Donations collected will be used for future projects focused on social equity and inclusion. Following the event, there will be dessert and the opportunity for reflection with cast members about “The Laramie Project.”
For additional information, contact peacetomah@gmail.com.
