Michael Fosberg, who found out in his thirties that he was biracial, has been working nationally to create a dialogue about race and identity in America.
THE SEARCH FOR A FATHER REVEALS A NEW ETHNICITY
One Man’s Discovery Sheds Light on Race and Identity in America
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Michael Fosberg has been helping American audiences confront the issue of race and identity head-on through his autobiographical play Incognito for nearly a decade. Raised in a Chicago suburb by his Armenian-American mother and his adoptive stepfather, at 34 Michael began a search for his biological father. When his father reveals in their first phone conversation that he is black, Michael quickly discovered that the quest for his long-lost father would result not only in the discovery of a new branch of his family tree, but of a new heritage and idea of self. That life-changing revelation, and the subsequent connections he made with his father's family, resulted in the creation of his one-man play, Incognito.
Since 2001, the writer-actor-director has performed his thought-provoking and humorous show for captivated audiences, inviting them to question and discuss their thoughts on race and identity. Incognito has been performed around the country for audiences at hundreds of arts venues, educational institutions, corporations and government agencies, including Northwestern University, Penn State, the Sundance Institute, NASA, the Social Security Administration, the National Training Center for the U.S, Army at Ft. Irwin, and the Black Academy of Arts & Letters. After his presentations he leads insightful discussions on human relations, identity and race.
Fosberg has also been extensively interviewed in the media on issues of race. In February 2011, his book, Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery, will be released. Additional information on Fosberg, his play and his book can be found at
www.incognitotheplay.com. Fosberg is available for interviews and media panel discussions. He can be booked by contacting Cheryl Duncan & Company at (201) 332-8338 or e-mailing cheryl@cherylduncanpr.com.
CONTACT:
Cheryl Duncan
cheryl@cherylduncanpr.com
201-332-8338
Alimah Boyd
alimah@cherylduncanpr.com
201-332-8338
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Monday, December 20th 2010 at 10:12AM
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