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Synopsis
When a small liberal arts college in a rural town recruitsminorities in an effort to increase diversity, the forced melting pot that transpires leads to confusion across campus. After discovering her boyfriend has been cheating on her with an Asian student, a coed takes to YouTube venting her anger in a racist rant. Twelve lives intersect as thevideo goes viral and students' personal issues become entwined with their ownprejudices. Based on real experiences from actual collegestudents, "UMW: University of Mostly Whites"is an equally hilarious and appalling look at the absurd way in which we handle our own insecurities."
Synopsis
Full-Length Play "A sharp, social satire about cultural tensions and college life." -Linfield News When a small liberal arts college in a rural town recruits minorities in an effort to increase diversity, the forced melting pot that transpires leads to confusion across campus. After discovering her boyfriend has been cheating on her with an Asian student, a coed takes to YouTube venting her anger in a racist rant. Twelve lives intersect as the video goes viral and students' personal issues become entwined with their own prejudices. Based on real experiences from actual college students, UMW: University of Mostly Whites is an equally hilarious and appalling look at the absurd way in which we handle our own insecurities. (Cast: 7F, 5M)