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How I Feel

Monologues, Drama  /  1m

Dennis A. Allen II

A part of the collection Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments

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How I Feel

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Dennis A. Allen II's monologue very boldly and clearly states the frustrations of everyone who recognizes the injustices done to the black community by poice officers. In solidarity the playwright asks that you raise your hands up during the monologue.

A part of the collection Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments

History

Hands Up received its world premiere at Flashpoint Theatre Company at the University of the Arts on June 13, 2015, directed by Joanna Settle.

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  • Time Period Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

REVIEWS 

“[A] stirring and often raw compilation. – Broad Street Review, Read More

“These short monologues chronicle each author's encounters with the daily indecencies of racial profiling, stop-and-frisk, harassment, and casual racism inflicted by police, media, and society in general…each author delivers a brutally honest telling of their own experience.” – Philly.com, Read More 

“Hands Up: 7 Playwrights; 7 Testaments makes the idea of "conversation" more than a hopeful shibboleth. With community involvement baked in, it responds directly to the world.” – Indy Week, Read More

Videos

  • Hands Up at the National Black Theatre youtube thumbnail

    Hands Up at the National Black Theatre

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Authors

Dennis A. Allen II

Dennis A. Allen II

Dennis A. Allen II was born and raised in Hempstead, New York. He takes his mantra from Paulo Coehlo’s The Alchemist: “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation.” After receiving his BA in Communications, Dennis tried his hand at acting, thinking it would be ...

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