Academy Theatre and Impact Theatre Atlanta Present I AND YOU By Lauren Gunderson

Come to the first show of the new year at the Academy Theatre! I and You by Lauren Gunderson was heralded a "breakout play" by the New York Times. Impact Theatre Atlanta's Artistic Director and founder Brenda Porter is back to direct this very poignant piece.

"Gunderson created something that encourages us to honor our similarities with others and our differences. We desperately need that in today's world." Says Porter, who has directed a myriad of cutting edge work such as Orlandersmith's Yellowman and Split Second by Dennis McIntyre. Porter continues, "It's the rare play that challenges us to dig deeper. This play does constantly."

I and You tells the story of two very different teenagers, chronically ill Caroline and basketball star Anthony, who struggle to connect as they work on a school project about Walt Whitman's poetry Leaves of Grass. As the play unfolds and through a stunning surprise ending, they find that there is more that unites them.

In addition, Academy Theatre will be hosting a Health Expo on Saturday, February 10th from 10am to 1pm. There will also be talkbacks with special guests after multiple performances. Visit Academy Theatre's website for specific dates.

Caroline will be played by Sarah T. Davis who is making her Academy debut. Efrem Whitaker will be portraying Anthony. This show is suitable for high school students and up due to content.

Tickets are available at http://iandyou-hape.brownpapertickets.com

• What: I and You by Lauren Gunderson
• Who: Academy Theatre and Impact Theatre Atlanta
• Where: Hapeville Performing Arts Center, 599 N. Central Ave., Hapeville, GA 30354
• When: 2/9, 2/10, 2/16, 2/23, and 2/24 at 8pm
  • 2/11, 2/17, 2/18, and 2/25 at 3pm
• Tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door

For more information, call the Academy Theatre at 404-474-8332 or visit www.academytheatre.org

The City of Hapeville and the Academy Theatre have entered into a public/private partnership to serve the citizens of Hapeville. The City of Hapeville is an official sponsor of the Academy Theatre's programming in Hapeville.

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