The Laramie Project benefitting ARE | Shenandoah Arts Council

6.30 | 8pm | $12 – $15

On October 6, 1998, in a supposedly secluded and quiet city of Laramie , Wyoming , Matthew Shepard, an“out” gay 21 year-old, was tied to a fence on the outskirts of town and beaten savagely. Left to die by the two men who kidnapped him and also robbed him, Matthew died six days later in a coma in a hospital surrounded by family and friends. During the time while in coma and moths following his death, a massive uprising for gay rights and non-discrimination acts rose in Matthew’s name. Using this moment in history as a fulcrum, the gay community rose up to make this accident known to all of US and more. As some chose to protest and others chose publicly speak of their view on Matthew’s death, a theatre project decided to delve in a little deeper and chose to spread their view with actions rather than words.  http://www.selahtheatreproject.org/