FIRST WORDS

Written by:  Aaron Carter

Directed by: Chuck Smith

MPAACT’s new production paints a rare picture of autism in the African American community. FIRST WORDS explores how hope can distort our perceptions of reality.  Barbara is desperate to communicate with her autistic son. In spite of her husband’s objections, she secretly begins expensive, untested therapy. It may cost her the family she is fighting to keep together.  The production features Scott Baity Jr., Lauren Malara, Andre Teamer and Tina Marie Wright.