Acclaimed play “Dissonance” to be performed at MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus
Direct from acclaimed performances in New York City and Washington, D.C., Three Cord Productions continues its national tour of Florida-based actor-writers Marci J. Duncan and Kerry Sandell’s new play, “DISSONANCE,” a 90-minute two-person drama that asks the question, “Can a Black woman and White woman—who have been friends for over twenty years—have an open, honest conversation about race and have their friendship survive?”
“Dissonance” will be performed in the Fine Arts Theatre at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus on Saturday, February 3 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Saturday afternoon performance will include a post-show audience discussion with the actor-writers, facilitated by director James Webb.
BroadwayWorld.com describes Dissonance as a “heart-warming, gut-wrenching, soul-deep experience that can open a lot of eyes and, more importantly, a lot of hearts.” The play’s two characters, Angela and Lauren, met in graduate school, became godmothers to each other’s children, and more recently, started a new business, but they have never had a candid conversation about race . . . until now. Set in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and the summer of 2020, these two Florida women must decide if being brutally honest and devastatingly vulnerable is worth the risk of their friendship’s potential end. Director James Webb says, “This play is an even-handed fight that leads to forgiveness, healing and greater understanding, and we’ve been honored to share this story with communities throughout the country.”
Three Cord Productions started its national tour of “Dissonance” in Florida in August 2022, performing to sold-out venues in Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Miramar Beach. The theatre company’s mission is to bring communities together in the spirit of love and to have hard conversations that lead to unity.
The Fine Arts Theatre is located at 2226 Switzer Road, Gulfport, MS 39507. Tickets can be purchased at www.dissonanceplay.com or at mgccc.showare.com. For press tickets/inquiries, email contact@dissonanceplay.com
