Playwright Daniel Beaty's 'Resurrection' at Arena Stage, August 29th - October 5th, 2008

In today's Washington Post, Weekend Section, On Stage:
~LT

Resurrection
Arena Stage
Crystal City
1800 S. Bell St.,
Arlington
202-488-3300
www.arenastage.org
Aug. 29-Oct. 5

Struggle, Hope -- in Short, Reality
Playwright's 'Resurrection' Offers a Window Into the Lives of a Spectrum of Black Men
By Ellen McCarthy
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, August 22, 2008; Page WE17

Thirteen months ago, Daniel Beaty was in Washington, performing his one-man play, "Emergency," when he picked up a book that set the course for his next theatrical adventure.

It was called "State of Black America 2007: Portrait of the Black Male," published by the National Urban League.

"I've always been interested in questions of fathers and sons, especially in America," Beaty says. "And I knew, because of the urgency of the situation, that that was what I wanted to write about next."

The 32-year-old's first draft came quickly and grew into "Resurrection," an ensemble production that will have its world premiere next week, opening the fall season at Arena Stage.

Full article: www.washingtonpost.com
Daniel Beaty: www.danielbeaty.com