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Righting History by Writing History
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nassau
‘Righting History by Writing History' underscores the vital role of playwrights, writers, investors, producers, and directors in acknowledging overlooked narratives, akin to 'Hidden Figures' in our tumultuous history. Award-winning playwright Ed 'Tiger' Verdin, a member of the Dramatist Guild of America and the federally unrecognized United Houma Nation, amplifies the voices of the voiceless through his writings and theatrical productions. Teaming up with 2x Super Bowl winner and former NY Giant Leonard Marshall, they bring untold stories to the mainstream, highlighting narratives absent from history books. This session aims to illuminate figures like Dr. Emma Wakefield, 9/11 victims, 2nd Lt. Edward Loustalot, and the whole history of slavery. It underscores the unique power of playwrights and writers to reveal these untold stories, utilizing theatre as the medium for their showcase.
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Ifa Bayeza

Ifa Bayeza is an award-winning playwright, director, composer, novelist and educator. Her plays include the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award-winner "Homer G & the Rhapsodies in The Fall of Detroit;" "String Theory;" "Welcome to Wandaland;" "Infants of the Spring... Read More →
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Ed "Tiger" Verdin

Ed "Tiger" Verdin, is an award-winning, nationally recognized playwright with the Dramatist Guild of America and New Orleans Playwrights. As a member of the federally unrecognized United Houma Nation tribe serves as his inspiration to lend a voice to those whose stories remain unrecognized... Read More →
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Leonard Marshall

Leonard Allen Marshall Jr. played twelve seasons in the NFL. Selected 37th overall in the 1983 NFL Draft, he spent the first ten seasons of his career with the NEW York Giants where he accumulated 83.5 sacks, ranking him third in team history. He was selected three times to the Pro... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nassau
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