Feed Your Mind: IN THE BOOK OF...

Sunday, Feb 10, 2013 at 2:00pm

at the Ethnic Cultural Theatre

Featured: Trick Danneker, Duygu Erdoğan, Tracy Michelle Hughes, Jason Marr, Michael Patten and Amy Thone.

Immigration and its powerful political and personal impact take center stage in this West Coast premiere by John Walch. Two women—Naomi, an African-American Army lieutenant, and Anisah, her Afghan translator—lose their husbands in the war. Upon discharge, Naomi saves Anisah from imminent danger, bringing her home to Mississippi. But did Naomi’s act of kindness create a new war on her very own home turf? Family, friendship, faith and the American Way are all tested in this funny, touching and timeless story adapted from the Old Testament’s Book of Ruth.

Mirror Stage’s innovative Feed Your Mind series of staged readings examines topical issues from different perspectives. The plays are presented simply: no costumes or sets—just the actors and the text. Following the performance, a moderated discussion with the audience and artists further explored issues raised in more depth.