dwb (driving while black)
Friday, June 16, 2023
Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 5th Ave SE
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450 5th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids | Map It Storied & Scenic Website
3194502696 3194502696
dwb (driving while black) is a new opera from composer Susan Kander and librettist Roberta Gumbel. This piece is montage of poetic and haunting moments examining the trials and triumphs Black mothers experience as their children come of age in a society plagued by racism and inequality (runtime: 45 min). Tickets are free but reservations are required. Performance begins at 6:00 p.m. A moderated discussion will immediately follow the performance.
