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Description
The playbill for Taylor University's performance of The Amish Project by Jessica Dickey.
Performed September 13-16, 2018 at the Mitchell Theatre. This was the 2018 Jason Francis Memorial Scholarship Show.
The Amish Project is a powerful and thought-provoking play by Jessica Dickey that explores the fictionalized aftermath of the real-life 2006 West Nickel Mines Amish School shooting. The play delves into themes of forgiveness, compassion, and community resilience in the face of tragedy. It portrays the complex emotional journey of the Amish community as they navigate their grief and the necessity of forgiveness to heal and survive.
Artistic Director
Tracy Manning
Technical Director
Terrance Volden
Publication Date
9-13-2018
City
Upland, IN
Keywords
Amish, drama, forgiveness, West Nickel Mines Amish School, school shooting, mass-shootings, historical, Jason Francis Memorial Scholarship Show, solo performance
Disciplines
Acting | Arts and Humanities | Dance | Education | Higher Education | Playwriting | Theatre and Performance Studies | Theatre History
Recommended Citation
"The Amish Project" (2018). Taylor Theatre Playbills. 374.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/playbills/374
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