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The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later
Stephen Belber
The Laramie Project
by Moises Kaufman, Tectonic Theater Project
Off-Broadway
Highlights
120 mins 1990s Expandable Casting Flexible Cast Size Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American
What readers are saying
Readers are deeply moved by the impactful storytelling of The Laramie Project, highlighting its powerful and emotional examination of the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's murder. The play's unique format, which combines documentary-style interviews with real voices from the community, is widely praised for its sensitivity and relevance. Many have found the experience of reading it to be both heartbreaking and thought-provoking, often leaving them in tears. While overwhelmingly positive, some note occasional pacing issues in its structure or thematic concerns about self-focus.
Powerful and emotional storytelling Unique documentary-style format Heartfelt and thought-provoking Captivating and impactful Occasional pacing issues in structure
Synopsis
A chorus of voices brings to life the thoughts and feelings of the people of Laramie, Wyoming, in the wake of the murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man.
Press Reviews
"Astonishing. Not since Angels in America has a play attempted so much: nothing less than an examination of the American psyche at the end of the millennium."
— Associated Press
"There emerges a mosaic as moving and important as any you will see on the walls of the churches of the world… nothing short of stunning… you will be held in rapt attention."
— New York Magazine
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Aaron Mckinney One of the perpetrators. 21 years old. A roofer. |
| Alison Mears Volunteer for a social service agency in town. 50s. Very good friend of Marge Murray. |
| Amanda Gronich Member of Tectonic Theater Project. |
| Andrew Gomez Latino from Laramie. 20s. |
| Andy Paris Member of Tectonic Theater Project. |
| Anonymous Friend Of Aaron Mckinney’S 20s. Works for the railroad. |
| April Silva Bisexual university student. 19 years old. |
| Bailiff Baptist Minister Originally from Texas. 50s. |
| Barbara Pitts Member of Tectonic Theater Project. |
| Bill Mckinney Father of Aaron McKinney. 40s. Truck driver. |
| Cal Rerucha Prosecuting attorney. 50s. |
| Catherine Connolly Out lesbian professor at the university. 40s. |
| Conrad Miller Car mechanic. 30s. |
| Dennis Shepard Father of Matthew Shepard. 40s. Wyoming native. |
| Doc O’Connor Limousine driver and local entrepreneur. 50s. |
| Dr. Cantway Emergency room doctor at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. 50s. |
| Doug Laws Stake Ecclesiastical leader for the Mormon church in Laramie. 50s. A professor at the University of Wyoming. |
| Email Sender |
| Father Roger Schmit Catholic Priest. 40s. Very outspoken. |
| Gil And Eileen Engen Ranchers. He is in his 60s, she is in her 50s. |
| Governor Jim Geringer Republican Governor. 45 years old. |
| Greg Pierotti Member of Tectonic Theater Project. |
| Harry Woods Gay Laramie resident. 52 years old. |
| Jedadiah Schultz University student. 19 years old. |
| Jeffrey Lockwood Laramie resident. 40s. |
+ 40 more characters
Videos
Moisés Kaufman on The Laramie Project Cycle
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 2001
Binding Paperback
Edition 1
Pages 88
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822217800
ISBN-10 0822217805
The Laramie Project is a American play written by Moises Kaufman and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2001).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle .
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