The Ballad of George Zimmerman

The Ballad of George Zimmerman

The Ballad of George Zimmerman

The Ballad of George Zimmerman

The Ballad of George Zimmerman

Overview

A folk opera recreating the ten minutes leading to the murder of Trayvon Martin, The Ballad of George Zimmerman explores the mind of his killer.

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Cautions

  • Caution Intense Adult Intense Adult Themes

Details

  • Time Period: Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), Role(s) for Latine Actor(s), Role(s) for Teen(s), Multicultural Casting
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

Dan O'Brien

Dan O’Brien is a playwright, poet, memoirist, essayist and librettist. His play Newtown, winner of the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Theatre Visions Fund Award, premiered at Geva Theatre in 2024, directed by Elizabeth Williamson. The Body of an American, O’Brien’s play ...

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Quetzal Flores

Quetzal Flores is a Grammy® Award winning East LA Chican@ rock group, now celebrating its 20-year anniversary, Quetzal is the collaborative project of Quetzal Flores (guitar), Martha González (lead vocals, percussion), Tylana Enomoto (violin), Juan Pérez (bass), Peter Jacobso ...
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