The Pla[y/n] for Reparation$

May 16–30, 2026; Intro Event May 16; Open Rehearsals May 23, 28, 30; and Workshop May 30

Charlotte Street is thrilled to welcome Eric Avery into the Charlotte Street Stern Theater for a series of engagement surrounding his interactive performance, The Pla[y/n] for Reparation$. Throughout the month of May there will be opportunities to meet Eric and to participate in open rehearsals and a workshop. Exact dates and times are listed below.

The Pla[y/n] for Reparation$ is an interactive performance welcoming people who are curious to learn about, discuss, envision, and practice individual and collective healing. Upon entering the space audience members will be presented a series of Yes/No questions, and like a decision tree or choose-your-own-adventure book each response sends individuals further down a branching path that will sort participants into distinct groups based on their identity, opinions, and willingness to participate in the event. This consent forward approach to performance grants audiences agency in defining the experience they want concerning an exploration of reparations. The project utilizes the California Reparations Report to help inform the content and guide the structure.

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The Pla[y/n] for Reparation$ is a multidisciplinary performance exploring individual and collective healing. Participants will answer questions and like a choose-your-own-adventure book each response sends individuals on a unique path. This consent-based project grants audiences agency in defining our shared exploration of reparations. 

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PLA[Y/N] FOR REPARATIONS BY WATCHING THE VIDEO ABOVE.

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THE PLA[Y/N] FOR REPARATION$ INTRODUCTION

May 16, 1–4 PM

Meet with Eric Avery and learn more about The Pla[y/n] for Reparation$ ahead of the months open rehearsals and workshops. 

RSVP for the introductory event through Eventbrite.

OPEN REHEARSALS

May 23, 1–4 PM; May 28, 6:30–8:30 PM; May 30, 6:30–8:30 PM

Begin with the artist outlining the session’s objectives, everyone introducing themselves to the group, and engaging in a warm-up activity. As the rehearsal unfolds, participants may be invited to contribute  by answering a question, completing a simple activity, or offering their perspective. Since this is an experimental work in development, there’s plenty to explore, and these informal sessions are designed to help shape the project’s direction based on real experience and feedback from community members. They offer a unique chance to engage with the creative process, connect with the artist, and perhaps learn something new about reparations.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP

May 30, 11AM–2 PM

Build community and consciousness around the concept of reparations by exploring embodied engagement frameworks. Workshop attendees share a meal or refreshments, decide how they want to make decisions together: consensus, majority, or by chance; read, discuss, activate excerpts from the CA Reparations Report or other sources, and redistribute a sum of money to: a community organization, workshop participants, or some other beneficiary the group chooses.

RSVP for the public workshop by filling out this Google Form.