Hair Like the Sun - Why this play matters

Today. March 1, is Super Tuesday. Millions of Americans are going to the polls as part of the process of electing the next President. One of those candidates, a surprisingly popular candidate, has spoken of Muslim Americans in the same manner people spoke of Japanese Americans during WWII.

There are those alive today who remember what life was like behind that barbed wire, including celebrated actor George Takei. While America came to understand the tragic mistake we made after Pearl Harbor, far too many forgot those lessons in the aftermath of 9/11. Those who forget, or ignore history are doomed to repeat it. We cannot let that happen again in our great country.

Hair Like the Sun - Author Interview

Back in 2013, Claire Mix passed away. I was blessed to have been able to work with her on the play, and it is my hope that she would have loved this finished product. That summer, I flew to California with one of my collaborators to attend her memorial service. It was a beautiful ceremony that celebrated Claire's life and legacy. She truly was an amazing woman.

While I was there, when the play was still deep in development and years away from the stage, we filmed some short interviews about it. I must admit, watching the footage now, I think I come across pretty well. (My hair leaves a lot of be desired, I had cut it short and was growing it out - it's at an awkward stage.)