Innocent Dreams by Megan Rivkin

Note on content: Innocent Dreams contains extremely disturbing descriptions of police misconduct, incarceration, and family separation.

Davontae Sanford is played by Austin Scott The Reporter is played by Alexa Cepeda Russell/Smothers is played by Austyn Williamson Original music composed and performed by Chaundre Hall-Broomfield Adapted and Directed by Megan Rivkin Sound Design by Ramon Fernandes

Davontae Sanford was arrested at fourteen and coerced into a false confession for a quadruple homicide. He spent nearly nine years in prison before being exonerated. The radio play, named after Davontae's non-profit organization, tells Davontae’s story through interviews, found texts, and poetry. We are pleased to be able to offer the play free of cost on multiple streaming platforms. Davontae's mother, Taminko Sanford-Timon, his lawyers at the Northwestern Center of Wrongful Convictions and the Michigan Innocence Clinic, State police, and many others worked tirelessly towards Davontae's release. In 2016, Davontae's conviction was overturned, and he returned home to his family. Davontae's story is horrifying, but it isn't entirely unique. We invite you to experience Davontae's story with us through his own words, and we hope it serves as a call to action for our listeners.

Our production is partnering with Living on Purpose ATL. Living On Purpose ATL, Inc. is a 501©3 organization that will provide formerly incarcerated women with employment opportunities, life skills training, counseling, education and housing to help them overcome some of the challenges they face upon re-entering and give them a greater chance to succeed. We invite our listeners to donate at: lopatl.org .

Graphic design for the cover art and publicity materials is by Taliq Tillman Vigil Special thanks to Abbie Brenner, our Publicity Assistant Kevin Doyle Taminko Sanford-Timon Playbill Broadway.com Hour Detroit The Detroit News WXYZ-TV

 

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We partner with Living On Purpose ATL, Inc., a 501©3 that helps formerly incarcerated women with employment, life skills, counseling, education and housing. Donate at lopatl.org.

 

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