How Can Say This So You Will Stay is a fantastical romp through the research of Dr. Amy Damrow and Dr. Jacqueline Sweeney. We follow a group of student teachers thrust into an academic study on those difficult dialogues we try to avoid in 2016. As the students delve into topics ranging from BLM to the contentious 2016 election the complications between politicized identities are exposed. The question of “who are we?” and the tension that creates with the world around us come to the forefront. Do we stay in the room with that tension or do we leave? How can we stay?

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of full covid vaccination before being admitted to the space, either by showing a vaccination record (vaccination card) at least two weeks out from the final dose of an approved vaccine, or by using New York's free Excelsior Pass service, available here. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times and for the time being, no food or beverage will be permitted to be consumed at the theater.