Beyond "Want": The Strorytelling of Awe and Wonder, Transformation and Desire

A conversation with award-winning playwright Benjamin Benne.
We’re often taught that Drama is characters with objectives in conflict with each other. But what are other sites of Drama that we can utilize in our writing? Inspired by the writings of bell hooks, Gloria Anzaldúa, Maria Irene Fornes, Sarah Ruhl, among others, let’s explore some alternatives to objective, tactic, and want. We’ll also look at examples of stories that may inspire us to move beyond a dramatic lens rooted in materialism and Capitalism. We invite anyone and everyone interested in the magic of storytelling. www.BenjaminBenne.com

PARKING INFORMATION
The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) Colloquium Room (Room 3201) is located on the 3rd floor of Building #721 at the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The nearest parking structure is the Mesa Parking Structure, 4002 Mesa Road, Irvine, CA 92617. It is accessible via the arts bridge from the parking structure

Illuminations: The Chancellor's Arts & Culture Initiative | Website | View More Events

Contact the organizers