Written by Nealmonté

Directed by Ian Klahre

Performed by Nealmonté, Laura Sansoterra

One of our ensemble members shared two poems that he wrote: "Running, Running, Running" and "Blind." This led to deep and meaningful conversations about ethnicity, identity, intimacy, community, and mental health. "Where do I belong" is a difficult question to ask. What options are there when a mixed-race person has trouble finding a sense of community or intimacy? What does it mean to be "black enough" or "latino enough"? When many different identity markers intersect in a person that doesn't look, act, or sound like any one particular group, how do they create personal connections? 

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