Point of Extinction

Theatre by the Blind presents:

Point of Extinction

Written by Cosette Ruesga & David Shecter
Directed by Greg Shane
Original Songs by Laurie Grant

Run Dates:

Jun. 21 – Jul. 7, 2019

Synopsis:

100 years in the future after a super volcano destroys more than a third of Earth’s population, the fallout renders many of the survivors disabled. In the United States of America, the new government tries to rebuild while resources are running low. When President Geneva Winters proposes a law forcing the disabled to take a serum that is supposed to cure them, the suspicious opposition begins to question whether her intentions are pure or sinister.

Program Partner:

Theatre by the Blind

Theatre by the Blind (TBTB) is America’s only theatre troupe composed entirely of blind actors, helps blind and visually impaired individuals become self-sufficient using theatre-based programs and original performances to help them to successfully navigate through today’s society. Theatre by the Blind provides participants with a constructive and creative forum to confront their challenges while informing the public, raising awareness, and changing perceptions about the capabilities of the blind. These remarkable individuals create and perform original theatrical works that empower and inspire program participants and audiences alike.