Banned from the Great Unknown

by Ian Thal

December 2003, Cambridge, Massachusetts: A discussion between two performance poets about a possible upcoming gig turns adversarial as the subject turns to terrorist networks, conspiracy theories, political appointments, and artistic gatekeeping.

December 2003, Cambridge, Massachusetts: A discussion between two performance poets about a possible upcoming gig turns adversarial as the subject turns to terrorist networks, conspiracy theories, political appointments, and artistic gatekeeping.

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Banned from the Great Unknown

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    The complexities of global politics always daunting. Who to believe? Two friends--colleagues, artists respectful of each others' work (who both genuinely connect on the death of one's beloved cat)--clash on an Amiri Baraka poem and discover there's a wide gap between their opinions and their choice of sources. Deftly woven, this play demonstrates the ease with which we can be polarized when we should be desperately seeking ways to come together.

    The complexities of global politics always daunting. Who to believe? Two friends--colleagues, artists respectful of each others' work (who both genuinely connect on the death of one's beloved cat)--clash on an Amiri Baraka poem and discover there's a wide gap between their opinions and their choice of sources. Deftly woven, this play demonstrates the ease with which we can be polarized when we should be desperately seeking ways to come together.

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Tiger's Heart Players, Year 2024