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Theatre Artists for Social Action presents “No Place Like Home: Myths, Truths and Solutions about the Homeless Crisis in our Community” 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Lincoln Theatre and Feb 19 at Skagit Valley College.

The play is compiled from stories and interviews with local people who are currently homeless or have had an experience of homelessness. The genre is Reader’s Theatre and Verbatim Theatre to stick as closely as possible to the words of each person telling their story.

Following the Reader’s Theatre presentation there will be a panel discussion by community leaders seeking solutions

There will be a silent auction of artwork in the lobby. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Skagit Valley College Foundation Second Chance Garth H. Arneson Memorial Scholarship, allowing a homeless person to attend college.

TASA is a group of socially minded theatre artists whose intention is to focus on the needs of marginalized people who live in Skagit County. Its purpose is to educate and advance the understanding of social justice issues in our community with a purpose in mind of motivating people to take immediate action. Their theatre projects are research based and focus on targeting solutions.

Source: TASA