Short Summary
It’s 2015 and the United States is rife with violent arrests of young black men. Peaceful protests against the violent arrest and death of Freddy Gray, an unarmed black man turn into an all out riot overnight. The Baltimore Riots of 2015 were a breaking point for police brutality in the U.S. Man Down by Hannah Trujillo is an original play that examines racial violence through the lens of a romantic relationship.
Eva Ramirez and Michael Sterling’s unyielding love holds them together as a surge in police brutality against young black men ripples through the United States. Eva’s devotion to Michael is challenged when her estranged brother Eddie reappears asking to reconnect. Seemingly thuggish Freddie also reveals himself and complicates things for Michael.
What We Need & What You Get
Every dollar donated goes to our scenic, costume, and shipping needs.
We need $1,600 for our scenic design. Which includes our set and props, as well as shipping costs. Because we're traveling from Los Angeles, some of our set needs to travel with us. These shipping costs if unfunded, can deter us from having the set we need to perform with.
We need $400 for our custom costume designs. Each character has two-three custom designed costumes.
We need $200 to fully produce the original music for the show and share that on a streaming service.
If you contribute, we can send you personalized videos thanking you for your contribution, a copy of our original compositions, a producer credit, or you can also be invited to preview the show in LA before we travel to Edinburgh.
BUT MOST OF ALL,
YOU GET THE SATISFACTION OF KNOWING YOU SUPPORTED YOUNG ARTISTS !
The Impact
If we reach this financial goal, we can produce the show the way it is intended to be seen.
Your donation also helps students, and graduates learn how to produce a theatrical performance or event. You also are creating a sense of community through your patronage, and supporting the work of young artists.
Your contribution helps give this team a life-changing experience making relevant and creative stories come to life in one of the biggest international theatre festivals.