In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a twenty-one year old student was severely beaten and left to die - tied to a fence in Laramie, Wyoming, simply because he was gay.

The Laramie Project is a breathtaking theatrical collage, exploring the human capacity to reach great heights of compassion and severe lows of hatred. A truthful insight into the city of Laramie and the aftermath of this tragedy.In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a twenty-one year old student was severely beaten and left to die - tied to a fence in Laramie, Wyoming, simply because he was gay.

The Laramie Project is a breathtaking theatrical collage, exploring the human capacity to reach great heights of compassion and severe lows of hatred. A truthful insight into the city of Laramie and the aftermath of this tragedy."I hope that Matthew Shepard as he was tied to that fence that he had time to reflect on a moment when someone had spoken the word of the Lord to him - and that before he slipped into a coma he had a chance to reflect on his lifestyle." - Baptist Minister

"One of the ten best plays of the year. A pioneering work of theatrical reportage and a powerful stage event." - Time Magazine

When: Thursday, 5 June 2008 - Saturday, 14 June 2008
Starts: 8:00pm
Ends: 11:00pm
Where: Stables Theatre: Cnr Main Highway and Arthur Street, Ellerslie
Cost: Evening: $20.00
Evening Discount: $18.00
Matinee: $15.00
Matinee Discount: $12.00

Tickets: Phone: (09) 525 3336
www.ellerslietheatre.co.nz

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the Members of The Techtonic Theatre Project.
(by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd on behalf of Dramatist's Play Service Inc, New York)
directed by Julia Leathwick

5 - 14 JUNE 2008