Conversations Not Fit For The American Dinner Table is a new play by York-based physical theatre company, TongueTied Theatre. 
Written by American Sol Max, who has years of experience working as a communications director for a US Congressman, the performance is based on the tragic true story of the 2012 Trayyon Martin shooting. 
Trayvon Martin was an unarmed 17-year-old African American teen who was shot by a neighbourhood watchman in self-defense. 
The shooting initially resulted in no charges being pressed, even though there were no witnesses present to validate the watchman’s story, due to Florida’s Stand Your Ground Laws. 
These laws legalise the use of force, deadly or otherwise, by an individual if they are being threatened and defend themselves and stand their ground. 
This new show takes a very serious satirical look at spin, greed, extreme nationalism and fear. It’s a story of the manipulation and exploitation of a horrible tragedy.  It’s a story of a mother fighting for justice for her son.
TongueTied Theatre’s show is being directed by Lizzie Wiggs and will be performed by American actor Kyle Davies.
The piece will be shown in development on April 26 and May 23 at Bradford University’s Theatre in the Mill.  Full performances of the piece will run on June 28 and 29.
For tickets ring 01274 233200 or email theatre@bradford.ac.uk