Members of The Actors' Gang explored the subject of racism in America through an original workshop production titled "I'm not a racist, but..." It was conceived and directed by longtime company member Cynthia Ettinger. The goal of this workshop was to develop the play for future audiences and to engage those who saw it in dynamic conversations about the larger issue of separatism. The workshop was presented in October and November - right through the election. In this politically charged environment audiences were hooked by the immediacy of the work . Both the historical significance of the presidential the election and the closed mindedness surrounding Proposition 8 worked their way into the piece. “I’m not a racist, but…” achieved it's goal and got people talking after every show. This is our community.The Actors’ Gang is a place that embraces civility, tolerance, and humility. It is no surprise that both theatre and democracy were invented at the same moment in time in ancient Greece. This play was created through empathy: the act of walking in someone else’s shoes. Democracy is created the same way. Politicians walk in our shoes; they represent us. That is what we are doing at the theater. That is what we voted for November 4th. That is what change is all about. To find out more about the future development of this show please join the facebook group "I'm not a racist, but..." @ the Actors' Gang
