The Defamation Experiment

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 • 7-9 p.m. • Alcott Elementary School Auditorium • Part of Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Education’s “Can We Talk” Series • Tickets are limited, $30

A participatory play appropriate for audiences of all ages – the must-see event of the fall! The premise is a civil suit: An African American female business owner is suing a Jewish male real estate developer for defamation. The woman was invited to the man’s home for a potential business project. After the meeting, the developer realized that his family heirloom watch was gone. After the 75-min dramatic testimony, the judge tells the audience they are going to be the jury. A first poll is taken. The choices are for the plaintiff, the defendant, or undecided. The tally is announced and the judge then leads a deliberation. The audience is invited to stay for a post-show discussion.