One of the most powerful pieces at La Jolla Playhouse's 2015 Without Walls (WoW) Festival was "The Bitter Game."
Written by UC San Diego MFA graduate Keith A. Wallace, the one-man play is a deeply personal look at police brutality, and the consequences that excessive force has on communities of color.
In October, "The Bitter Game" will be re-launched at Writerz Blok, a public graffiti art yard affiliated with the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation.
“In light of recent events – not to mention our current election environment – Keith’s potent, immersive work couldn’t be more relevant," said Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley in a release. "He earned tremendous acclaim for the piece at our WoW Festival last October, and we’re proud to partner with the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation to bring this singular theatrical experience to a dynamic new location."
The play is set on a basketball court and chronicles the journey of a young African-American man navigating today's society. It's equal parts poetic and painful, with the mood and tone shifting through the play's five acts.
"The Bitter Game" will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 9. Find tickets and additional details here.
