Comments on: Celebs Stage ‘The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, An Epilogue’

By: Becks

Becks — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:21:51 +0000

I live in Laramie too. I think it’s unfortunate that Matthew Shepard’s death will forever be tied to Laramie and the University of Wyoming… it really is not representative of the vast majority of people here.
No one here has forgotten though, there are memorials for him on campus, and our (University of Wyoming) theater did a production of the new show.
I’m happy to say that I see almost none of the discrimination on campus today that makes this town infamous.
I think a lot of progress has been made :)

By: Tonya

Tonya — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:08:08 +0000

Can’t blame you Trent. Thanks again for sharing with us.

By: Krissy

Krissy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:34:20 +0000

Such a good show, and what a cast! I heard parts of this and the original play on the radio the other day when NPR was covering it, and when one character says that his face was nearly covered in blood, except for the places where tears ran down his face…..hearing that just made me spontaneously start bawling in my car. The reason they felt the need to do the second play is pretty digusting. It is a response to a “news story” trying to portray Matthew as a meth addict, and his death as a deal gone wrong.

By: roxster

roxster — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:56:09 +0000

Wow what an amazing cast! Sounds like it was a well done production. I can’t believe its been ten years. Things have changed since then, but still not enough. I love Pauley on NCIS and I think she has the perfect attitude towards this; it should not and cannot just be gay/lesbian individuals fighting for their rights, just because they’re the ones directly effected doesn’t mean other people shouldn’t/couldn’t feel offended by the discrimination and have a response. Her point about earlier civil rights movements is spot on. I’ll keep an eye out for local productions Trent, thanks for letting us know about this. Its a shame it was just a one time thing, but understandable given these actors have full time shows to get back to.

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:28:55 +0000

@Tonya — Photos were not allowed but the whole performance was so touching tho … I was in no mood to snap pics anyways.

By: Jacinta

Jacinta — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:26:18 +0000

My school was the only place in Indiana that did the new show when it debuted across the country on Matthew Shepard Day. We held a vigil afterwards, and it was incredibly touching and memorable.

By: lo

lo — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:16:06 +0000

I live in Laramie, and I’d like to make sure everyone knows that this tragic, brutal act does NOT represent the people of Laramie or Wyoming. I look forward to the day when equality reigns for all.

By: g

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:03:19 +0000

I was honored to be able to perform The Laramie Project my senior year in high school. It was such an important piece for the students to see. During rehearsals, we talked about different issues of prejudice, and it opened my eyes. Thanks for posting this Trent!

By: Margie

Margie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:56:53 +0000

A moment of silence for Matthew Shepard.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:49:09 +0000

It’s great to see so many actors/actresses come thogether for such an important message. It’s not just a crime against a gay person…it’s crime against a fellow human being! I’m glad you could attend the performance….take any pics?