Dan Hoyle: "Talk To Your People"

Dan Hoyle’s new solo show was sparked during month four of the COVID-19 crisis, June 2020, when protests over the death of George Floyd were being held across the country and a pandemic shell-shocked America was confronting issues related to race, privilege, masculinity, and power. Stuck at home in Oakland, Hoyle spoke to a Black theater colleague in New York who suggested that he consider delving into how liberal white folks were dealing with these reckonings. “Go talk to your people,” she urged. This seemed impossible at first given COVID, but Hoyle cautiously started meeting strangers in parks and beaches, and talked to neighbors, old friends, and people he’d met throughout his travels. A show began to emerge: a comedy, an inquiry, a meditation on how society got to this moment, and how humanity might move forward. Talk To Your People showcases a portfolio of characters that are unique, funny, and searching – all brought to the stage in Hoyle’s signature style. Together, they illuminate and juxtapose a varied slice of white liberal America. The show is punctuated by songs that explore Hoyle’s thoughts on these issues, and by video footage shot by Hoyle in Oakland and the Bay Area during the pandemic. Additional Information: PERFORMANCE COVID POLICY: All patrons must provide proof of full vaccination and ID, and be masked while in the theater. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through Goldstar. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by Dan Hoyle: "Talk To Your People" in connection with this deal. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.