Temple Theaters presents the world premiere of an unprecedented original theater event, Shot!, a provocative multimedia docudrama written by Kimmika-Williams Witherspoon. The production is running now through November 13.
What is the price of a bullet? North Philadelphians may know all too well. Rioting in 1964 inadvertently triggers a fatal bullet, ripping a hole in history, echoing through the streets of our city, cutting down generations of those who stand, both innocent and guilty, in its terrible, destructive path. From the Glory Days of a once-thriving and prosperous integrated neighborhood to the ruined apocalyptic "hood" of today, Shot! is a poetic and personal theatrical foray into the historic life, death and future resurrection of North Philadelphia.
Shot! is directed by Douglas C. Wager and conceived by Eugene Martin, Douglas C. Wager, and Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon.
Tickets range in price from $15-$20 and can be purchased by clicking here or calling 215-204-1122. For a full performance schedule, click here. Shot! plays at the Tomlinson Theater, located at 1301 W. Norris St.
This 2009-2010 season at the Tomlinson Theater at Temple marks the 42nd Anniversary of Temple Theaters. The faculty and staff of the department represent highly-trained scholars and professionals with theater credits in Philadelphia, New York City, nationally and internationally. The Department of Theater provides the highest quality professional training within a rigorous comprehensive liberal arts setting. Through the study and practice of the arts, craft and scholarship of theater, it aspires to instill in students a passion for artistic leadership, creative communication and lifelong learning. In the next decade, the Department of Theater create a 21st century pedagogy intended to enhance our community life. Their hope is to be supported by state-of-the-art facilities led by an expanded professional faculty and staff.
