Contemporary Theater Capstone Festival: Fight–Flight–Freeze no Fawn
Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Contemporary Theater Capstone Festival presents an original work by contemporary theater student Shay McQueenie.
Fight–Flight–Freeze no Fawn is a reflection of how one feels to be a queer, neurodivergent Black woman in America. This short film uses visceral imagery and poignant honesty to represent the weight that this demographic constantly carries. In this semi-autobiographical film, the protagonists respond to the 2024 United States election. It has become clear to them how deeply ingrained hatred towards Black women in their country is. “The most disrespected woman in America is the black woman,” said Malcolm X in 1962. This piece is a response to America’s systemic obsession with white male supremacy, 62 years after the referenced speech.
This event is open to Berklee students, faculty, and staff with a valid Berklee ID, and invited guests only.