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 Riveting, award-winning play highlights Missing Murdered Indigenous Women in its world premiere at the Victory Theatre.
Someone knows. Somewhere. The Victory Theatre Center presents the world premiere of Four Women in Red, a provocative new play, written by Laura Shamas (Chickasaw Nation) and directed by Jeanette Harrison (Onondaga), about four resilient women searching for their missing loved ones. Opening night is set for January 17 at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, where performances continue through February 23. Three low-priced previews take place January 10, 11 and 12.
Carolyn Dunn (Tunica-Choctaw/Biloxi, Mvskoke), Harriette Feliz (Chumash), Zoey Reyes (Dinéh and Chicana) and Jehnean Washington (Yuchi, Seminole and Shoshone) star as four First American women desperate to find missing friends and relatives in the face of apathetic sheriffs and dwindling clues. Are their loved ones lost? Were they taken? Are they even alive? This moving new play celebrates the power of community as the four women seek answers against all odds. Their roller coaster journey involves mystery, grief, prayer and moments of sudden joy.
Indigenous women are currently facing an epidemic of violence, with some of the highest rates of physical and sexual violence in the nation.
“Women and girls are disappearing, and no one will look for them,” says Victory Theatre Center producing artistic director Maria Gobetti. “It’s horrifying.”
“It breaks my heart,” says Shamas. “I wrote this play to raise awareness about this very real crisis. Congressional hearings were held last month to try to address some of these issues, but most Americans are unaware of this horrible ongoing emergency, and we must take action.”
“Four Women in Red exposes an issue that touches nearly every Native family, yet one that most people are completely unaware of,” explains Harrison. “Deb Haaland, currently Secretary of the Interior under Biden—the first Native woman ever appointed to a cabinet position—has started the Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU), so this is a particular moment in history. If we can let people know the true impact of programs like this, it may help.”
Four Women in Red opens for press on January 17 and runs Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. through February 23. Three preview performances take place January 10 through January 12 on the same schedule. Tickets range from $20 to $41. The Victory Theatre Center is located at 3324 W. Victory Blvd in Burbank, CA 91505. For information and to purchase tickets, call (818) 841-5421 or go to thevictorytheatrecenter.org.
Presenter / Producer: Victory Theatre Center
Listed Categories
Theater > Drama
Event Phone: 818-841-5421
Venue
Victory Theatre Center
3324 W. Victory Blvd.
Burbank CA 91505
Regions:
North Hollywood / Burbank / Glendale
Performance Dates: 1/10/2025 - 2/23/2025
Friday, 01/10/2025
Saturday, 01/11/2025
Sunday, 01/12/2025
Friday, 01/17/2025
Saturday, 01/18/2025
Sunday, 01/19/2025
Friday, 01/24/2025
Saturday, 01/25/2025
Sunday, 01/26/2025
Friday, 01/31/2025
Saturday, 02/01/2025
Sunday, 02/02/2025
Friday, 02/07/2025
Saturday, 02/08/2025
Sunday, 02/09/2025
Friday, 02/14/2025
Saturday, 02/15/2025
Sunday, 02/16/2025
Friday, 02/21/2025
Saturday, 02/22/2025
Sunday, 02/23/2025
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Performance Times
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
Ticket Information:
$20-$41
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Event Information
Social Media or other Links:
https://www.facebook.com/victorytheatrecenter
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