Magic Box, Evil Eye

by Jordan R. Young

This one-act play—set in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona—pits a young urbanite photojournalist against a one-time Navajo code talker, in a clash of cultures that turns the tables on theatergoer's expectations. The play questions the nature of integrity, and explores the ways we sometimes exploit each other despite our best intentions.

This one-act play—set in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona—pits a young urbanite photojournalist against a one-time Navajo code talker, in a clash of cultures that turns the tables on theatergoer's expectations. The play questions the nature of integrity, and explores the ways we sometimes exploit each other despite our best intentions.

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Magic Box, Evil Eye

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  • Eric Eberwein: Magic Box, Evil Eye by Jordan R. Young
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    A powerful one-act that asks audiences to understand the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. While visiting the Navajo Nation, a photojournalist asks to take pictures of a Dine elder - but on her terms, not his. His message - if you don't respect us, then you have no business telling our stories - resonates long after the play ends.

    A powerful one-act that asks audiences to understand the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. While visiting the Navajo Nation, a photojournalist asks to take pictures of a Dine elder - but on her terms, not his. His message - if you don't respect us, then you have no business telling our stories - resonates long after the play ends.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Stages Theatre, Fullerton CA.,
  • Reading, Playwrights Expo, Antelope Valley Thespians, Lancaster CA.,
  • Reading, OC Playwrights Alliance, Theatre Out, Santa Ana CA.,

Production History

  • Community Theater, Vanguard Theatre Ensemble, Fullerton CA., 2005

Awards

  • Shakespeare in the Burg One-Act Contest
    Finalist
  • OC-centric New Play Festival
    Finalist