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The Hand of One (Festival Reading #6)

The Hand of One
Written by Ami Trowell
Directed by Tatiana Durant

When the hand is unseen, who is responsible?
It is 1977 in Chester, SC a small, poor, southern town. Janet, Maya and Bonnie have lived in the same neighborhood since they were teenagers. They have grown up together, raised children together and grown to love and understand each other. But Bonnie and Janet have a secret that threatens to change everything. The hand of one {is the hand of all} refers to a law stating that all those who participate in a crime are guilty of that crime.

Due to Hollins University's Culture of Care protocols regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all audience members will be required to show proof of full vaccination (either two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson) and at least one booster AT THE DOOR to attend a performance. Everyone is also required to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth at all times while in the theatre.

Each summer at the end of July, we present a three-day event showcasing readings of student work from the Playwright's Lab. These readings are minimally staged for the general public and close to a dozen theatre professionals as respondents from as far away as Los Angeles and from as close as right here in Roanoke. Many of the plays that first saw public viewing at our summer reading festival have gone on to be published and produced by major companies. Get acquainted with these plays, playwrights, actors and directors before they are famous! You'll also be helping to develop these new works by engaging in the conversation with our students, faculty, and guest artists.