Get Out The Vote Tickets

The Get Out The Vote movement has been gaining momentum in recent years, with efforts to increase voter turnout and participation in elections. One often overlooked aspect of this movement is the role theater can play in engaging and mobilizing voters.

Theater has a unique ability to spark conversation, inspire empathy, and motivate action. Through plays, musicals, and other performances, theater can address important political issues and encourage audiences to take an active role in shaping their communities.

One example of this is the Voting Rights Project, a national campaign led by the National Black Theatre in New York City. The project seeks to educate and activate Black communities across the United States through theater, film, and other artistic mediums. By exploring the historical struggle for voting rights in America and highlighting the ongoing issue of voter suppression, the Voting Rights Project aims to empower voters and encourage them to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

Similarly, the Public Theater in New York City has launched its own Get Out The Vote initiative, partnering with community organizations, artists, and elected officials to promote voting and civic engagement. The Public Theater has also produced several politically charged plays in recent years, including Richard Nelson's "The Gabriels" trilogy, which explores the impact of the 2016 election on a family living in upstate New York.

Beyond the stage, theater companies have also provided space for voter registration, candidate forums, and other election-related events. The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, for example, recently hosted a voter registration drive and a public forum on criminal justice reform in conjunction with its production of "Measure for Measure."

Theater can also play a vital role in ensuring that marginalized communities are represented and heard during the election process. This includes producing works by playwrights from diverse backgrounds, hosting forums or town halls for underrepresented communities, and providing free or low-cost tickets to political events and candidate forums.

Ultimately, the goal of Get Out The Vote in relation to theater is to encourage people not just to vote, but to become informed and engaged in the political process. By using the power of theater to spark conversation, inspire empathy, and motivate action, we can create a more informed and active citizenry, and ensure that every voice is heard at the ballot box.