Decades ago, Eliza Jane Schneider, voice actor and dialect coach, quit her job with an Emmy-award winning sitcom, shaved her head and set off on a 317,000 mile spiritual quest in a second hand ambulance. After years of exploration, chasing a dream to catalogue dialects from every corner of the nation, she was sure she had something…though not sure exactly what...
Almost 30 years and thousands of interviews later, she invites us on her journey in Freedom of Speech, a wild ride one woman play, weaving together some of the most salient and perennial conversations that continue to define American discord.
Accessed by the astounding abilities of master voice actor and American dialect expert, Eliza Jane Schneider, this performance is timely, inspirational, funny and moving.
“Schneider doesn’t so much act as literally summon each person right before your eyes.”
-Sean Kennedy, New York Magazine
New Orleans style BBQ by JP and a wide variety of refreshments in the onsite cafe.
Open community dialogue following performance.
Recovery Works Community Foundation is an Oregon-based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing stigma and increasing access to modern and meaningful services that aid substance use related distress.
Tickets:
GA $20
Sliding scale tickets at $15 for those who may benefit with code: SLIDE
VIP Sponsors' Experience $300
-Reserved 4 top table in the cafe and 4 meals by JP
-4 drink tickets for kombucha/juice/bar
-4 seats in reserved VIP section at front of theater for performance
Doors & Dinner beginning at 6:00
Show 7:30-9:30
Community dialogue in the cafe following the performance