She Has a Name: A Play About Human Trafficking

by Michelle Brock on February 25th, 2011

MP Joy Smith’s office just sent out an email with information about She Has a Name, a play about human trafficking by Andrew Kooman. The play is making its world premier in Calgary and Red Deer. Here’s a plot description:

Jason, a young lawyer, fights to build a legal case against a human trafficking ring in Thailand. His investigation centres on Number 18, a young prostitute working in a Bangkok brothel whose testimony could make or break the case. Thrust into circumstances beyond his control, Jason is haunted by Voices that usher 18 to her fate. Can he win the trust of 18 and convince her to risk her life to testify for the sake of justice?

Calgary Dates: February 23-March 5, 2011. EPCOR CENTRE’s Motel, 205-8 Ave SE
Red Deer Dates: March 9-12, 2011. Scott Block Theatre, 4816 – 50 Ave

Showtimes are at 8pm. Get more details here and buy your tickets ($21 ea.) here!

***Update: Just got word that the Calgary events are now sold out. How exciting!!***

Michelle Brock

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