Permanent Collection
by CTX Theatre - Concordia University
Feb. 25 - Feb. 28, 2016
Thursday-Sunday
In Permanent Collection (2005), by Thomas Gibbons, soon after African-American business-man Sterling North becomes the new director of the Morris Foundation, he discovers that this world-famous art collection includes several significant African sculptures tucked away in storage. His proposal to add them to the public galleries is opposed by the foundation's long-time education director, who is loyal to the idiosyncratic wishes of the late Dr. Morris. Spurred on by a zealous local journalist, this clash quickly escalates to public accusations of racism and a bitter struggle for control of the collection. Permanent Collection is a searing examination of racial politics that ultimately asks how much space -- literally and figuratively -- the white world gives to African-Americans. What is the cost of failing to view the world through another's eyes?
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Permanent Collection
by Thomas Gibbons
CTX Theatre - Concordia University
February 25 - February 28, 2016
Thursday - Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
In Concordia University's black box theatre. For tickets, please call 512-313-PLAY (7529).
