The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman (HOME, Manchester)

The Laramie Project

By Moisés Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project

Directed by Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder

The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project created by Moisés Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project is a powerful piece of verbatim theatre that examines the aftermath of the 1998 M**der of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming. Created from over 200 interviews conducted with local residents, friends, officials, and those connected to the case, the play weaves together a striking theatrical collage of voices that reveal a community forced to confront the extremes of intolerance and the possibilities of compassion.

This remarkable work explores the deep impact of a hate crime on a small American town, capturing perspectives that range from prejudice and fear to empathy and hope. Through the words of Laramie’s own citizens, the production invites audiences to reflect on society, identity, and what it means to be human.

Both a memorial to Matthew Shepard and a searing commentary on homophobia, The Laramie Project challenges us to reckon with the consequences of hatred while recognising the resilience and humanity that can emerge in its wake.

Please note that this is a different production to the staging of the same play by BA American Theatre Arts students in Sidcup.

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