Supreme Court Theatre and Calling Up Justice
Korematsu v USA to Mahmoud Khalil
A Theatrical Reading and Community Conversation on Justice
Join Calling Up Justice for a powerful evening of art, activism, and dialogue. Producer and writer Claudia Alick and director Becca Wolff reunite to revisit their acclaimed SCOTUS Theater script, originally adapted from the landmark cases Korematsu v. United States (1944) and Trump v. Hawaii (2018). We are now connecting Japanese Internments to the abduction and ICE detainment of students. For this new production, the team is expanding the script to include new material from the Mahmoud Khalil case and others, connecting past and present struggles for civil liberties, immigration rights, and justice.
The evening will feature a staged reading that blends legal language with poetic adaptation—a hallmark of Claudia Alick’s Poetry of the State project. This unique theatrical experience heightens and clarifies the impact of legal texts, drawing audiences into the gravity of judicial decisions that shape our lives.
Event Highlights:
- Staged Reading – Featuring an ensemble of exceptional performers
- Panel Discussion – A post-show conversation with legal experts, activists, and artists to unpack the cases and their ongoing relevance
- Community Engagement – Audience Q&A and opportunities for action
This event is presented in partnership with other organizations, and is open to artists, activists, legal professionals, and all members of the community committed to justice.
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Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: We are staging this in our digital encampment
Time: 4pm PST
Suggested Donation: $20 — Proceeds benefit organizations protecting civil rights.
For partnership or participation inquiries, please contact us at callingupjustice at gmail.com