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Revelations
is a theatrical presentation about Appalachian resiliency
in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people written
and produced by folklorist Carrie Nobel Kline, Spring 2001
Rockefeller Fellowship recipient and Scholar in Residence
at the Center
for the Study of Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia at Marshall
University in Huntington, West Virginia.
In Revelations, Carrie interweaves oral testimonials
of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered West Virginians.
Carrie explains that, "This 13-person reader's theatre performance
illuminates these West Virginians' determination to express
themselves in a way that is worthy of respect and admiration.
Revealing their paths toward self-acceptance, audience members
will glean a fresh perspective on concepts of gender from
people who have broadened their own views through complex
intellectual and spiritual journeys."
In the course of her Rockefeller Fellowship Carrie Nobel Kline
conducted a dozen interviews with lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered people. One interviewee is from outside the
Appalachian region, and the rest are from West Virginia. The
focus of Kline’s research is on resiliency, especially Appalachian
resiliency. Because of the confidentiality of the field research
she chose to employ actors to read the words of those interviewed.
Revelations focuses on people’s paths to hard won self-acceptance
and their journeys toward a fuller sense of humanity. |
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Carrie Nobel
Kline continues to conduct recorded interviews with gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered people from small towns and rural
areas. Anonymity is guaranteed unless otherwise specified
by those interviewed. To get involved in this project, contact
Carrie Nobel Kline. |
To book
a performance with our actors or host a residency in which
Carrie Nobel Kline works with a local cast to bring Revelations
to you, click on the "Contact Us" link on the right. |
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Upcoming Performances
of Revelations:
Contact us for bookings.
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