Spinning Dot, University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University Present JJ'S PLACE

Spinning Dot Theatre, University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University are proud to support local Latino playwright Jose Casas and his award winning work. JJ's Place was initially developed in conjunction with the Kennedy Center's New Vision/New Voices Program for play development for young audiences.

JJ's Place Description: Mario is a hardworking handyman in East LA who is left to raise a son, JJ, after the passing of his mother. In order to honor her memory and cope with his lack of connection with his father, JJ taps into his imagination and begins to create a series of inventions out of leftover cardboard from his dad's shop. It is through JJ's imagination and ingenuity that he is able to connect himself and his family. This bilingual play celebrates culture, imagination, perseverance, and family.

This play will be take place in the Duderstadt Media Center and will make use of majestic projections and lighting and incredible video recording technology to tell this beautiful, brave, and relevant tale AND to share it both with live audiences and via live streamed video - empowering youth (locally, nationally and internationally) to find their strengths and shape their future.

JJ's Place is directed by Jenny Anne Koppera. Actors include: Oscar Zelaya, Chloe Castro-Santos, Justin Gordon and Huck Amick. Scenic Designers include Lacey Erb on Project Design and Forrest Hejkal on Set Design. Posters and Graphic Design by Kelly Joyce Fielder and Doreen Consiglio.

The production will be performed: 10/25 at 1pm on University of Michigan's North Campus in the Duderstadt Media Center 2281 Bonisteel Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 10/26 at 7pm on University of Michigan's North Campus in the Duderstadt Media Center 2281 Bonisteel Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI

The performance is recommended for ages 8+. Performances are free though reservations will be recommended. The Duderstadt Media Center seats ONLY 60 - (Though some space is available in the building (in a live streamed capactiy) if attendance size is more than 60.

1. School groups are invited for the 10/25 Matinee Performance.

Please contact Jenny Anne Koppera for more information on reserving seats and setting up fieldtrips as soon as possible.

2. Possible fieldtrip funding may be available for this play. Please contact Jenny Anne Koppera for more information possible funding.

3. If your school or class is interested but unable to attend the performance in person, the play will be able to be live streamed into your school room or venue. If interested in having access to the live streamed version of either the 10/25 or 10/26 performance, please contact Jenny Anne Koppera for more information on accessing the live streamed recordings.

4. Education Materials (study guides) will be available for this production. Please contact Jenny Anne Koppera for more information.

5. Participation in the 10/26 performance at 7p, Either as the live audience or via the live streamed recording, is underway. Please contact Jenny Anne Koppera for more information on reserving seats as soon as possible and accessing the video stream.

For more information visit www.spinningdot.org.

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