Summer in Sanctuary
Summer in Sanctuary is an autobiographical piece by performance poet/playwright Al Letson. Taking place in the summer of ‘06, Letson chronicles his journey working at a summer camp at the Sanctuary on 8th Street, a community center in an economically challenged neighborhood.
Told through monologue, song, poetry, and multimedia, Letson challenges perceptions about race and class, as he struggles to connect with the disadvantaged children of the Sanctuary. Funny, poignant, and ultimately inspiring, Summer in Sanctuary will take you into the heart of a community, and leave you with a better understanding of the world.
