Theatre in the X is returning to Malcolm X Park after a year hiatus and will present three evenings of a new production, The West Philly Meeting. The new play by the innovative Black theater troupe was created with the West Philly community in mind and is based on the community input.

The process began in early 2020 with in-person West Philly community meetings that helped devise the new theatre piece. Two significant and tragic historic events are the basis for the new play – the 1985 MOVE bombing and summer 2020 protests and teargassing of protesters by the police on 52nd street, according to an article by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The new piece, written by Dwayne Alistair Thomas and directed by Katrina Snobe, brings the characters and the audience together to find “the solution to heal what ails them.”

The shows are free and will be held every Sunday at 5 p.m., beginning Aug. 15 (rain dates are Aug. 21 and 28). Please bring your own chair!

Masks are encouraged for audience members and are required for those interacting with any member of the cast or crew. This year, instead of cash donations after the show, please consider making an online donation to support the troupe. Volunteers are also wanted. More info is available here.