Freedom of Expression
An exhibit exploring themes of censorship, bigotry, free speech, racism, and speaking truth to power
For this special collaboration, artists were asked to respond to themes of censorship, bigotry, free speech, racism, and speaking truth to power such as those found in the play “Alabama Story,” which will be presented by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Alabama Stories tells the 1958 story of Emily Wheelock Reed, an Alabama librarian who refused to ban the children’s book, The Rabbit’s Wedding, that depicted a marriage between a black and white rabbit.
The play and exhibit will be presented concurrently, sharing audiences. Images of the work in the exhibit will be projected in the lobby of the theatre before the performances and during intermission.
Best of Show
Jenny Balisle, FREE SPEACH, PEOPLE POWER, & ONE PERSON, ONE VOTE
Awards of Excellence
Don Manderson, It is Known
Anne Skok, Thinly Veiled Jackass Makes a Statement
Art Imitates Art: A Powerful Exhibit Reflects Themes of “Alabama Story” Drama in St. Louis - Read about what playwright Kenneth Jones has to say about the Freedom of Expression exhibition and its collaboration with the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis on themes that surface in his fact-inspired drama Alabama Story. Learn more about Alabama Story’s run at The Rep here.
