In 2007, WWBI hosted a series of performances of Suzan-Lori Parks’ 365 Plays in 365 Days. The goal was to use non-actors and an interdisciplinary, multi-vocal, grassroots approach to Parks' work in order to establish a network of and dialogue between artists and the Columbia community. In addition, 365 served as a catalyst for outreach into diverse and contrasting community environments. The play was directed by Women's and Gender Studies certificate student, Amanda Reyelt, and was performed at various community locations, including:
- Glenforest High School(serving teenagers with learning disabilities),
- Colonial Christian Academy (serving underprivileged minority students),
- USC’s TRIO program,
- Midlands Technical College,
- Jungle Jim's,
- Ed's Editions,
- Guignard Park, and
- Red Tub (bar/art gallery in West Columbia)
NY Times Review of Parks' 365 Plays in 365 Days click here.