It's Not About the Constitution

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It’s (Not) About the Constitution by Jean P Bordewich. April 24 at 7:30 pm

Political conflict over race and power is tragically persistent in our history and searingly contemporary. When the battle is played out at the highest levels of government – in the impeachment of a president – the stakes couldn’t be higher, whether it’s 1868 or 2021. The play incorporates arguments used in Andrew Johnson’s 1868 impeachment trial, combined with chillingly similar lines from Senator Mitch McConnell’s speech after voting to acquit President Trump.  The die is cast: the national rupture over race will rage on.

Difficult Conversations: Bridging the Divide, a new series of original plays. Addressing this challenging time of division and conflict, Creative Cauldron looks to writers in the DMV for inspiration and healing. Each writer featured in this series has crafted a 10-minute, two-character play about a difficult conversation, mining issues of race, gender identity, politics or religion. A facilitated post-performance discussion will help audiences reflect on how we navigate the difficult terrain that has become our divided nation and community. 

All Difficult Conversations readings are live streamed on Creative Cauldron’s YouTube channel from Creative Cauldron, 410 S Maple Avenue, Falls Church VA.

Patrons may RSVP for tickets by 7:00 pm on the day of show to receive the link via email.