WPCC Hosts Readers Theatre Presentation

Morganton, N.C. – Western Piedmont Community College will host a readers theatre presentation of “The Crossing” written by author Lynden Harris on Tuesday, March 22.  Two shows will be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Phifer Learning Resources Center, Room 99 on the college’s campus at 1001 Burkemont Avenue. This free presentation is open to the public. A reception will follow the evening performance.

Ms. Lynden Harris is the Founder/Director of Hidden Voices, a non-profit organization based in Durham, NC, dedicated to collaborating with underrepresented communities to create award-winning works that allow for a multiplicity of voices and understandings. She also teaches at Duke University and writes about community voices, the arts, and social justice issues. In 2014, she was named a Founding Cultural Agent for the US Department of Arts and Culture, a people-powered movement mobilizing creativity to build a world rooted in empathy, equity, and social imagination.

“The Crossing” is based on stories shared with Ms. Harris over recent decades through her work with Hidden Voices. It combines many of these accounts into one single narrative, illuminating the struggles and challenges faced by undocumented immigrants. “The Crossing” has been adapted for the readers theatre and directed by Performing Arts Coordinator, Deborah Lonon.  Five additional readers representing  WPCC’s faculty, staff, and students will also participate.

The event is made possible by members Global Education team which is part of WPCC Educational Initiatives Committee.  The purpose of the Educational Initiatives Committee is to oversee and support the implementation of current and new educational initiatives that support the College’s strategic plan and mission.

WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in room 126 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.