Trust
Trust is a play created by Performing Arts for Social Change founder/director Cynthia Henderson, police officers and civilians in Ithaca, NY. The stories developed from 30+ interviews, stories and improvisations was crafted into a play by international playwright Saviana Stanescu. The staged reading of "Trust" will be performed by Officer JB Nelson, Officer Mayra Colon, Micah Martorell, Harmony Malone, Lee-Ellen Marvin, Ella Mead-Vancort, Rebecca Simpson Wallack, Edward Yankow, Oghie Gbaje, Micah Martorell Jr. and Cassie Walker.
Mayor Svante Myrick about "Trust": “I believe whole heartedly in this important project. On the issue of police relations there have been many grievances cited but few solutions. Professor Cynthia Henderson's program Performing Arts for Social Change has created a project, ‘Establishing Trust’ that presents us with a jumping off point for meaningful dialogue. This will be a unique opportunity for the Ithaca Police department and the civilians in our community to see a play that allows for the conversation to begin around trusting one another as a community.”
Mayor Svante Myrick about "Trust": “I believe whole heartedly in this important project. On the issue of police relations there have been many grievances cited but few solutions. Professor Cynthia Henderson's program Performing Arts for Social Change has created a project, ‘Establishing Trust’ that presents us with a jumping off point for meaningful dialogue. This will be a unique opportunity for the Ithaca Police department and the civilians in our community to see a play that allows for the conversation to begin around trusting one another as a community.”
