Project:: Shattered Silence

Photos Courtesy of Jared O’Roark

"I, myself, am a gay man and feel that the world would be a better place if people would take the time to actually educate themselves about others.  That is what Project: Shattered Silence is about..." - Jared O’Roark

When this show debuted, it was to sold out crowds. With such a response, they will be having an encore performance this Saturday in Clearwater at 7:30PM. It is slated as being a show for both those who love the theater and who typically avoid such shows. There's sure to be a character that you will identify with and learn something about yourself from.


All in all, its sure to be a good time if you are in the Clearwater area tomorrow. Head to the beach during the day and then enjoy the theater at night - a perfect culture filled Florida day.

For more information, visit their website:  http://hoffmanperformingarts.org/email/education/6-14.html


From their show brochure:

WHAT IS PROJECT: SHATTERED SILENCE?
Project: Shattered Silence is a unique project created by Jared O’Roark from Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.  The project gathers teenagers from as many diverse walks of life as possible: racially, financially, religiously, even from different points in Tampa Bay.  Through the course of a school year the team gathers to create an original piece of theater for all people (not just for teenagers).  The play presents stories and variations on a theme chosen by the group.  The team gets to see their created piece displayed when it is performed at the end of the school year (usually by them telling their own stories.)

WHAT IS “WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS”?
“When the Music Stops” is the title of the first play created by Project: Shattered Silence.  The theme is diversity.  The show premiered last year to a sold out audience.  P:SS  was asked to give an encore performance the following week, once again to a sold out crowd.  Well, now P:SS has been
asked to give another encore performance one year after its debut.  Please come and witness how diversity can look artistically.


WHO IS THE SHOW DESIGNED FOR?
The show is designed to be seen by all ages, and anyone interested in discovering (or just wanting to share with someone) that even though we are all different on the outside, internally the same emotions pump through our hearts.


QUESTIONS?
Please contact Jared O’Roark at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Email:  jared@rutheckerdhall.net   
Phone:  (727) 712-2746