I am in the production directed by amy louise sebelius at orange county high school of the arts. He is frustrated by the events and the lack of change. To create the stage version of the laramie project, the eightmember new yorkbased tectonic theatre project traveled to laramie. Kaufman and his ensemble of actors and writers following the crime. Moises kaufman and the members of the tectonic theatre company traveled to laramie to conduct interviews with the residents, police personnel, and other members of the laramie community. The character of rulon stacey in the laramie project from. With christina ricci, steve buscemi, kathleen chalfant, laura linney. After the residents of laramie introduce their town, members of tectonic theater project describe how the theater companys leader, moises kaufman, asked them to join him in laramie, wyoming. This is a film version of the play they wrote based on more than 200 interviews they conducted in laramie. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. Actor 6 greg pierotti, detective sergeant hing, phil. The the laramie project community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Ceo rulon stacey of poudre valley health system, accepting the 2008 malcolm baldrige national quality award.
Rulon stacey, a hospital administrator in laramie and minor character in the play, found himself moved by shepards family and disgusted by the small but vocal backlash. The brutal murder of this gay 21yearold college student in 1998 in laramie, wyo. Material taken from interviews with rulon stacey recommends how depleting the trial was for those accountable for matthews consideration and for his family. The laramie project is the movie to watch on the matthew shepard ordeal. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Despite us seeing their objection to homosexuality throughout the play, the scene where rulon announces mathews passing is a pivotal point, rulon sobs as she reads out her statement, and despite her beliefs we feel her empathy, and her pain. Stacey, a regional leader for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, visited corner canyon high school on wednesday to meet with students involved in a production of the laramie. The laramie project by moises kaufman the laramie project ebook. The laramie project, written by moises kaufman in 2000, tells the true story of the residents of laramie, wyoming as they struggle to cope with the aftermath of the hate crime committed against matthew shepard that ultimately resulted in. Jo perry as rulon stacey, ceo of the hospital where mathew was treated, and the shepards spokesperson. Shadow, rulon stacey, rob debree, shannon, priest at the funeral. Rulon stacey is the ceo of the poudre valley hospital in colorado, where matthew shepard is taken. Lds church leader, a figure in matthew shepard story. She issues statements that are read out by rulon stacey, the hospital ceo. Rulon stacey dylan baker the laramie project is a film adaptation of a play that is based on over 200. Rulon stacey announces that, just before midnight, matthews blood pressure began to drop and at 12. Except the shouty bit of course, it seemed rather inappropriate to do that whilst sat in the audience, so i just did the very british thing of seething quietly in my seat instead. From these interviews kaufman wrote the laramie project a play.
Matthew shepard was conceded in a basic condition on wednesday seventh and needed breathing help. The students will perform the laramie project in a statewide competition in april. Matthew shepard was an openlygay university student in laramie, wyoming who was murdered in 1998. Tectonic theater project traveled to laramie, wyoming and con. Revision laramie project study guide by chrissy212 includes 18 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Reviewed by melissa garza go home and give your kids a hug and dont let a day go by without telling them that you love them. The laramie project by moises kaufman, leigh fondakowski, stephen belber, steve wangh, and me with the help of many other members of tectonic theater project, was. Rulon stacey laramie project, fashion, moda, fashion styles, fasion, fashion. The laramie project emerged from a series of interviews with residents.
The case of matthew shepard had become a morality play as much as a news event even as it was unfolding. Share being rulon stacey, and experiencing the laramie project hello hello. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. See more ideas about laramie project, matthew shepard and laramie. The laramie project rulon stacey flashcards quizlet. The laramie project act 2, chapter 2 summary freebooksummary. Stacey s confirmation that he cant help contradicting homosexuality provides some insight into a portion of the responses laramie occupants have had to the medias. Rulon is a member of the mormon church and the ceo of the hospital where matt was taken to when he was discovered tied to. The laramie project summary from litcharts the creators. I am playing the part of rulon stacey among several others in my high schools production of the laramie project. The laramie project is constructed from interviews with real laramie residents reacting to his murder over the course of a year. Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for actor 6 greg pierotti, detective sergeant hing, phil labrie, father roger schmit, rulon stacey, detective sergeant rob debree, jonas slonaker from the laramie project.
The laramie project is one of those rare moments in the theater where if youre very, very lucky you see a company catch lightning in a. In the first of three medicinal updates in act two, at 3pm on saturday tenth of october 1998, rulon stacey makes a declaration to the media. Throughout the laramie project which has largely been shaped from interviews conducted during six visits to laramie by mr. Rulon stacey s update reminds the reader of the victim at the center of the crime, tracking matthews declining medical state and the bodily consequences of violence. A great memorable quote from the the laramie project movie on rulon stacey. Actor jim caviezel and tim ballard of operation underground railroad 3 questions with bob evans duration. The laramie project begins as various members of the laramie community praise the town of laramie, wyoming, speaking glowingly about towns closeknit community and expounding on its natural beauty. Stacey s confirmation that he cant help contradicting homosexuality provides some insight into a portion of the responses laramie occupants have. On september 8, 2015 september 8, 2015 by osk01 leave a comment. Matthew shepard foundation slams book disputing antigay murder theory.
The laramie project is set in and around laramie, wyoming. So rulon has given press conferences before and, unlike jon peacocks reaction to the swarms of press in laramie, he should be ready to handle it. See more ideas about laramie project, matthew shepard and laramie wyoming. Collins population is about 5,000 laramie s is about 27,000, so its no big city but its much bigger than laramie. Rulon stacey traveled to the 2019 international thespian festival to meet. The character of matthew shepard in the laramie project. Share being rulon stacey, and experiencing the laramie.
Moises kaufman and members of the tectonic theater project arrived in laramie from new york city to interview the residents of the town shortly after matthew shepards death and returned for more interviews six times over a period of 18 months. Rulon stacey i have seen his character with a clipboard, glasses and sometimes a dr. The character of rulon stacey in the laramie project from litcharts. Based on the play of the same name, the film tells the story of the aftermath of the 1998 murder of matthew shepard in laramie. The laramie project is set in and around laramie, wyoming, in the aftermath of the murder of 21yearold matthew shepard. Reggie the best outfit for reggie is a brown police style jacket and if you give the laramie police department, a call i bet they would be willing to send you a. The laramie project had me doing all of those things, and more. Matthew is not actually played by any actor in the piece. Rulon stacey was the president of poudre valley hospital where matthew shepard was treated before his death.
Medical update in act 2 that matthew shepards major injuries upon arrival at the hospital consisted of a skull fracture and what. Rulon stacey is a mormon man, the ceo of the poudre valley hospital where matthew shepard was treated, and the spokesperson for matthews family. The acma theatre company opens its 201819 season with the laramie project, a play about the murder of gay college student matthew shepard in oct. The laramie project gcit sydney sheehan as rulon stacey. The the laramie project quotes below are all either spoken by rulon stacey or refer to rulon stacey. Rulon is a member of the mormon church and the ceo of the hospital where matt was taken. Join facebook to connect with aleah saunders gilmore and others you may know. His significant wounds included hypothermia and a skull break, which had caused seeping on the mind. Troupe visited by man behind laramie character dramatics. What did the welcome to laramie sign say the population was when the tectonic theater project members arrived, according to barbara pitts in act 1. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach the laramie project. Trent nelson the salt lake tribune rulon stacey, a former ceo of the fort collins, colo. The use of rulon as a spokesperson also suggests the difficulty of navigating personal, familial grief while under such intense media attention.
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