Look Both Ways: A Tale Told In Ten Blocks
Take a step in a new direction.Written by New York Times Best-selling Author Jason Reynolds.
This world premiere is a Co-production with Theater Alliance, adapted by El Chelito and Raymond O. Caldwell, and directed by Caldwell.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11 a.m.
Where: Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College-Rockville Campus
This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen — they were all too busy. Washington, D.C. area native, New York Times best-selling author, and Kennedy Center Next 50 leader Jason Reynolds conjures 10 tales (1 per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings.
10 blocks. 10 unique tales. There’s something for everyone across these 10 vignettes about identity, compassion, fear, and friendship — as told through puppetry, dance, music, projections, audience participation, kamishibai (paper theater), and more. This faithful stage adaptation of Reynolds’ award-winning book (Carnegie Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, National Book Award for Young People’s Literature finalist, and more) encourages audiences to look both ways not only when crossing the street, but also when acknowledging the people walking by.
This show is recommended for ages 10 and up!
For tickets and information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC or call the box office at 240-567-5301.
