On Friday, April 25 at the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful, there will be a performance of the play, ‘Sex, Race and Jesus’ from 5:30-7pm. Sex, Race & Jesus is a story of trial and triumph. R.C. takes the audience on a journey through relationship with their body, their soul, and their higher power. This is a raw depiction of how intimacy and introspection intertwine yielding glorious revelations and powerful convictions. This is a story of finding purpose in the midst of pain. Direct by Emmi Hilger.
About the playwright: R.C. Riley (they/them) is a recent empty nester, writer, performer, activist, and warrior who began writing as a means of healing after a sexual assault. Their work examines the intersection of race, gender (sex), sexuality and faith and seeks to find justice for and liberate those marginalized by society. R.C. leads workshops, guest lectures, performs short stories and solo shows at colleges and theaters across the nation. They recently toured Chicago and Wisconsin as Harriet Tubman in Great Works Theatre’s production of Road to Freedom. R.C.’s solo show include: Wrong Way Journey, SOGI Say What?!, Take It Easy on the Left Hand Please, I’m Not Trying to be Funny & their most recent work, Sex, Race & Jesus. R.C. also has a podcast, BE EMPOWERED! with R.C., which addresses topics of concern for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Listen to episodes, wherever you get your podcasts. Co-Sponsored by the Garrett Collective, the Young Adult Initiative, and the Stead Center for Ethics and Values.