Diversity Theatre Presents 2009 MOSAIC Diversity Film Festival At City Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2009

For more information, contact:
Audrey Heller, Artistic Director, Diversity Theatre, 812-336-3198
Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator, Community and Family Resources Department, 812-349-3471
Danny Lopez, Communications Director, City of Bloomington, 812-349-CITY, [lopezd@bloomington.in.gov|mailto:lopezd@bloomington.in.gov]



Bloomington, IN- The City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD) invites the public to attend the 2009 MOSAIC Diversity Film Festival on Saturday, Apr. 4, and Saturday, Apr. 11, in the Atrium at City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street.

The festival marks the 25th anniversary of Diversity Theatre, a local group whose mission is to promote equality and create awareness of discrimination issues.MOSAIC consists of various short films for adults and children addressing the issues of disability, aging, race, and ethnicity, and films will be shown continuously each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The events are free and open to the public.

For a complete list of films with descriptions and times, visit [www.bloomington.in.gov/mosaic|www.bloomington.in.gov/mosaic].

A special showing of the feature film The Cats of Mirikitani also will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m.at the Cinemat. There is a $3.00 admission charge at this venue only.

Diversity Theatre attempts to dispel myths about minority groups, promotes full participation in society and serves as a catalyst for change. Founded in 1984 by a group of individuals with disabilities, the company uses theatre as a vehicle for education about disability issues. Originally known as Handicapped Improvisational Theatre, the group changed its name in 1987 and expanded its mission to address other social and minority issues. Funds are generated by the company through grants, donations, and performance fees.

Sponsors of MOSAIC include the City of Bloomington, Asian Culture Center, Latino Cultural Center, the Indiana University Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library, Commission on Multicultural Understanding, Black Film Center/Archive, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Janice Wiggins, GLBT Services, Ross Jennings, Gerald and Audrey Marker, Bloomington Muslims for Peace and Justice, and the Indiana Office of Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs.

For information about Diversity Theatre and MOSAIC, contact the company's Artistic Director Audrey Heller at 812-336-3198 or City's CFRD Special Projects Coordinator Craig Brenner at 812-349-3471.

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