Hear Me Say My Name
“Hear Me Say My Name,” an original multimedia performance, is being presented at the museum in Washington, D.C., through May 2020 for the public and scheduled school groups. Set against a backdrop of vibrant color, imagery, music and Indigenous language, the play is a collaboration between the museum and the Smithsonian Associates’ Discovery Theater.
The play examines the negative impact of stereotypes and shows how open conversations can help resolve misunderstandings. In several scenes, the actors portray the experiences of young Native people as they develop their own perspectives on race and identity.
Content Example:
National Museum of the American Indian, DC (2019)
Written and Directed by Ty Defoe and Roberta Gasbarre
Projection Design Katherine Freer
Costume Design Lux Haac
