Conversations with God, a play that will make you have a conversation with yourself.

Jess Espin-Thurgur is without a doubt one of the most incredibly talented writers I have ever had the chance to meet, and work with. She hold absolutely no bounds on challenging stereotypes and racism. It was revolutionary to be a part of something so real and true to current affairs.

Based on the racially motivated murder of Anthony Walker, but not forgetting many other haunting cases, as well as those who didn’t receive as much, if any media attention.

This the write-up from the lady herself (I would have done my own, but could not do it the same justice)

“In 2005 Anthony Walker was ambushed and killed in a racially motivated attack as he walked his girlfriend home. Was this a case of wrong place, wrong time for Anthony, or was did it surface deep-rooted, poisonous prejudices held by many?

Over ten years later and we are seeing many of these racist attitudes come to light, with a changing social and economic climate, many people want someone to blame. America have had their first black president, London have just voted in the first Muslim Mayor in a Western Country – we are seemingly more diverse than ever before, but we mustn’t let this distract us from the wider picture and ignore the the prejudices and segregation still alive. Oprah said discrimination will end once the racist generations die out, but we must not ignore old and new racial prejudices and stereotypes being born into our current generation of young people.

‘Conversations With God’ is inspired by Anthony’s story.

Isaac is an ordinary 17 year old boy with big dreams. A smart young man studying for his A levels and an aspiring basketball player with trials for England, big things are in his sight line. A young and fresh piece that takes us inside a modern day classroom and the minds of our current generation of young people. The conversation of race, integration and social division is continued throughout the entirety of the piece leaving you questioning your own perceptions of race.

A story about love, faith and forgiveness.” - Jess Espin-Thurgur (2016)

So many commented on the fact that the piece brought them to tears, both of sorrow and with humour.

I am so honoured that Jess allowed me to be such a prominent part in such a beautiful piece.

There are plans currently under way for this play to be brought to life in theatres! I can only hope that Jess’ dreams are made a reality. If for nothing more than to make every single audience member think for a moment about each and every stereotype they hold.

If you would like to see the rehearsed reading please follow here: https://youtu.be/3s1bhRSYxtI

Charleen Meredith

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