Uprising Theatre Company really, truly believes that stories can change the world. Something powerful happens when we get away from facts and figures and spreadsheets and simply tell each other our stories. It makes the “big issues” more tangible and it allows us to wrap our minds around how we can be a part of bringing about change.
Uprising tells powerful stories about important topics in a way that’s not preachy or strident, but is instead rooted in people’s lived experiences. From mental illness and suicide to transgender issues, we tell stories that come from people who have lived those experiences.
But we don’t want it to stop with just telling stories. We hope people are so inspired by stories that they want to make a concrete difference. So we partner with local organizations who are working on the issues presented in the show to funnel the energy and excitement generated by storytelling into action that will make the world a better place.
Because stories can change the world.
Our Community Partners:
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state of the country and, along with Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Students Demand Action and the Everytown Survivor Network, it is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than 5 million supporters and more than 350,000 donors. Follow us on Facebook or on Twitter at @MomsDemand.
THE ASK: Sign up to volunteer!
To connect further: https://momsdemandaction.org
Students Demand Action for Gun Sense In America:
Students Demand Action was founded after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. They are a sister organization to Moms Demand Action, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and operate under the umbrella of Everytown for Gun Safety. They are a student-led organization that works for sensible gun laws, raises awareness about the issue of gun violence, and aims to educate students and others about this issue. They have partnered with Wear Orange in the past and this past spring, they partnered with Mayor Melvin Carter of St. Paul to organize a youth summit to help facilitate dialogue about gun violence solutions in St. Paul communities. They welcome people of both high school and college age to participate in their organization and mission to end gun violence in our schools and communities, and are in the process of developing smaller chapters in schools and towns throughout the state of Minnesota.
THE ASK: Text STUDENT to 64433 to get involved and contact your representatives.
To connect further: https://www.facebook.com/StudentActionMN/
