This year, the Salon Reading Series seeks understanding and healing through more recent, contemporary plays that explore events in our shared history. On a larger scale, these plays address fervent nationalism, institutional racism, war-mongering and the impact of a shared past on our present condition. However, whether the plays address a past incident, a family secret, or significant historical events, the stories are made human by the presence of striking characters in a very personal conflict.
Set in 1963 in a white district of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, "A Lesson From Aloes" gives a compelling portrait of a society caught in the grip of a police state and the effect it has on individuals.
A liberal Afrikaner who is actively involved in anti-apartheid activity and his wife who is recovering from a nervous breakdown brought about by a police raid on their home are waiting for dinner guests a Black family. They never arrive, but the head of the family does. He has just been released from prison and plans to flee South Africa after first confronting the Afrikaner with the charge that he has betrayed him.
Sunday, Nov 5
Readings begins at 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Iron Tail Gallery
643 S. 25th St., Suite 7
Admission is free.
http://www.angelscompany.org/