Devised by The Cast
Directed by Elliot Leffler
April 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 at 7:30pm
Diver Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Building
What does it mean to be a citizen? What should it mean? As citizens of the U.S., what do we owe one another – if anything? Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) has proposed that universal military service is a crucial step towards an equal citizenry in the U.S. He argues that unless and until we all bear the burdens of war equally, we'll preserve an unjust and imbalanced system in which poor men of color pay the price for rich white men's wars. This devised performance invites audiences to consider Rangel's proposal as we simultaneously unravel larger questions about the nature of citizenship.