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Celebrated playwrights were paired with people who are currently or formerly incarcerated and advocates to hear their stories, either from live calls or previously documented material. The playwrights were matched with actors from TV, film and Broadway to write, rehearse and record brand-new monologues released in 24 hours. Each monologue was linked to a direct action step for viewers to take that and connect to the advocacy requests from the individuals with direct experience. The resulting Viral Monologues, "COVID & Incarceration," aired on May 12th on IGTV @24hourplays and on a new direct advocacy website, NowHearUs.org.

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by Shaka Senghor, performed by André De Shields. @andre_deshields @shakasenghor #24viralmonologues Hear more from Elder Qualls and how you can support his call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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By NSangou Njikam, performed by Aja Naomi King. @ajanaomi_king @thensangounjikam #24viralmonologues Hear more from Imani and how you can support her call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@madbrew @thensangounjikam #24viralmonologues Hear more from Lacie and how you can support her call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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performed by Jelani Alladin. @jelanialladin @hilarybettis #24viralmonologues Hear more from Anthony and how you can support his call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@alexandhern #24viralmonologues Hear more from Martin and how you can support his call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@onerebeccajones @lynnnottage #24viralmonologues Hear more from Lulu’s sister and how you can support her call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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By Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, performed by Deirdre O’Connell. @jessicacblank @ejensen123 #24viralmonologues Hear more from Mary and how you can support her call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@deseanterry @jordanecooper #24viralmonologues Hear more from Shedrick and how you can support his call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@shakeenz reads here because Jody Hill - a currently incarcerated woman in Michigan - was not allowed to share her story due to the conditions at her facility. Listen on to hear from Jody directly. Hear more at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice”

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@iamderay #24viralmonologues Hear more from James and how you can support his call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@maggiebofillita #24viralmonologues Hear more from Blanca and how you can support her call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@jstewiii @steviewalkerwebb #24viralmonologues Hear more from Andrew and how you can support his call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@lmorganlee @rogerq.mason #24viralmonologues Hear more from Kaya and how you can support her call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@ablanksonwood @lemon.andersen #24viralmonologues Hear more from Yusef and how you can support his call to action at NowHearUs.org (link in bio!) @bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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@bwayadvocacycoalition @the_confined_arts @rapp_campaign_2020 @changecentercls @americanfriendsservice

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