I was most interested in exploring how these historical events shape our race relations now, how the horrors of 1898 still affect how we interact with each other across race lines in Wilmington, NC. It explores the thoughts and feelings that arise between people when they are faced with interacting with someone of a different race: bringing to light through movement the invisible processes that occur in these relationships. The creative process has been focused on both building the finished product and on forging new paths of authenticity in race relations within the cast. In some sense the cast of "The Invisibility Project" has been used as a microcosm of the greater community and my hope is that this project will jump start many more deep, authentic, and important conversations about the nature of race relations in Wilmington, NC.
As a black woman, having space to be heard and work through /process some of the issues and trauma of 1898 and current racial discrimination was the most healing part of the project. Through dialogue and discussion we were able to grow not only as individuals but as a whole group
As a black woman, having space to be heard and work through /process some of the issues and trauma of 1898 and current racial discrimination was the most healing part of the project. Through dialogue and discussion we were able to grow not only as individuals but as a whole group
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