Stage Left Theater is proud to announce that its national award-winning production of “Pass Over” by Antoinette Nwandu has been invited to represent the United States of America at the Mondial du Théâtre, a world-renowned international theatre festival taking place Aug. 20-27 in Monaco.
Directed by Malcolm Pelles and starring Spokane’s Dahveed Bullis, Matt Slater and Dan Anderson, “Pass Over” received national acclaim for its searing portrayal of systemic racism, brotherhood and survival, according to a Stage Left news release. This invitation places Spokane’s 60-seat black box theater on the world stage alongside artists from over 15 countries.
Joining the cast on this historic journey are Stage Left team members James Landsiedel, Holland Jones and Joy Simmons.
“For a small, 60-seat theater in Spokane to be selected to represent the United States on a global stage is nothing short of extraordinary,” Bullis wrote in the release. “We’re honored to bring international attention to our city and to share a story that speaks to both our local community and the world. Spokane is not just a place where good art tours – it’s a place where great art begins. If this were a sports team heading to the world championships, the entire city would be behind it. We invite our community to rally with that same spirit and pride as we represent Spokane to the world.”
Through a series of community fundraisers, Stage Left has secured the funding to send a seven-person delegation to Monaco. Fundraising efforts are ongoing, and supporters are encouraged to contribute by donating at stagelefttheater.org.