This Bitter Earth

Coalescence Theatre Project is working with Prairie Pride Coalition to present This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers. This impactful production will be staged at First Christian Church, 401 West Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL. Show times are April 14,15,21,22 at 7:30 PM, and April 15, and 23 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15 for adult general admission and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the door prior to the production or in advance through https://www.showtix4u.com/ehttps://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/73000vent-details/73000.

Neil, a white man from a wealthy family, is a passionate advocate for civil rights. Jesse is an introspective Black playwright coming to terms with his own activism. As racial tensions mount with the extrajudicial killings of Black men throughout the country, the young couple is forced to contend with the politics of their love. Written poetically by Harrison David Rivers, this timely story is a haunting reminder of the strength it takes to love out loud.

This Bitter Earth, is a collaboration between Coalescence Theatre Project and Prairie Pride Coalition. The production aligns with each of our mission to offer diverse, inclusive entertainment options for local LGBTQ+ people and their advocates.

Directed by George Jackson, III, This Bitter Earth features Marshawn Bingham as Jesse and Nolan J. Rice as Neil. 

The production staff includes Tabitha Miller - Stage Manager, Lorraine Loving - Assistant Director, Karla Bailey-Smith - Set Design, Opal Virtue - Costume Design, Charles Maaks - Lighting Design, Shira Maccabee – Dramaturg, and  

Don Shandrow, Coalescence Theatre Project, and Dave Bentlin and Gary Gletty, Prairie Pride Coalition, are acting as Co-Producers.

“This Bitter Earth is an absolute must-see... On all levels, from relevance to creativity and impact, This Bitter Earth is the play we need now. 
-–Minnesota Theater Love

EVENT AT A GLANCE:

Event: This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers 

Date and Time: April 14,15,21,22 at 7:30 PM, and April 15, and 23 at 2:00 PM. 

Tickets:  $15 General, $8 Student/Senior

Venue: First Christian Church, 401 West Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL