The Matrix Theatre Company present the West Coast premiere of "We Are Proud..."

LOS ANGELES - May 9, 2013 - PRLog -- We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915 — The West Coast premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury’s brave, chilling and very funny new work about a group of actors who lose control of their play and discover some startling hidden truths. What could possibly go wrong when a group of eager young amateur actors attempt to dramatize the first genocide of the 20th century? “Simultaneously funny and disturbing, this is one of the best shows of the year.” — Flavorpill.

“I was inspired by my own inability to write something meaningful about the Herero-Namaqua Genocide,” said playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury, who learned about the extermination of the African tribe while researching race politics in Germany. “So I tried to write a play where the characters fail to do the same thing. I hope that they fail in a way that allows people who see the play to feel something, to be entertained and think at the same time, and to have really good conversations after the show.”

“Not too many people know about this moment in history, but I think it was the first uninterrupted, factory approach to organized ethnic cleansing,” notes director Jillian Armenante.

We Are Proud to Present a Presentation… opens for press on June 8 and continues through August 11, with previews taking place May 30 through June 7. Performances are scheduled Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. All tickets are $30.00. The Matrix Theatre is located at 7657 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046. For reservations and information, call 323-852-1445 or go to www.matrixtheatre.com.