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MEDIA CONTACT: Jeanette Colby jeanette.colby@rochester.edu
585.276.3521
September 22, 2011
WHAT: Platanos Y Collard Greens is a hilarious romantic tale which asks if love between Blacks and Latinos can survive. \"Do Platanos Go Wit\' Collard Greens?\"
TIME, DATE, PLACE: 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester\'s River Campus. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Spanish and Latino Students\' Association; The David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity in Arts, Sciences and Engineering; the Latino Professional Alliance at the University; Office of Minority Student Affairs; College Diversity Round Table, the College Dean\'s Office; the Office of Alumni Relations.
ABOUT THE PLAY: The story focuses on two college students – strangers from different cultures – who fall in love at first sight, until her mom finds out and has a heart attack! The couple is forced to confront and overcome prejudices while defending their bond from family and friends. Playwright David Lamb based the 2003 play on his book about the social and political issues facing blacks and Latinos in New York. It\'s on a collegiate tour. For more about the show, visit www.platanosandcollardgreens.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Anthony J. Plonczynski at 585.275.1402.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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