Georgia Southern Theatre presents 'Race; a Play'

Show spotlights racial tension

Accused of committing a crime against an African-American woman, defendant Jack Lawson, portrayed by Whitacker Gardner, bottom center, gets chewed out by his attorneys Henry (V. Akil Jackson), left, Jack, right, and Susan (Tatyana Arrington) as they prepare for trial during a scene from Georgia Southern University's production of "Race; A Play" at the Black Box Theatre. The play by David Mamet examines the issues of race and perception and the production seeks to generate discussion from the audience.

092314 RACE A PLAY 01 — Accused of committing a crime against an African-American woman, defendant Jack Lawson, portrayed by Whitacker Gardner, bottom center, gets chewed out by his attorneys Henry (V. Akil Jackson), left, Jack, right, and Susan (Tatyana Arrington) as they prepare for trial during a scene from Georgia Southern University's production of "Race; A Play" at the Black Box Theatre. The play by David Mamet examines the issues of race and perception and the production seeks to generate discussion from the audience.

The Theatre & Performance program at Georgia Southern University kicks off its 2014-2015 season Wednesday with David Mamet's "Race; a Play" in the Center for Art & Theatre's Black Box Theatre. "Race" explores the tension between perception and intent when a law firm of three attorneys, two black and one white, defend a white man charged with a crime against a black woman. Thought-provoking and challenging, the play raises questions about how each of us perceives race in today's world and will leave audiences with more questions than answers.

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