Art As Resistance
A panel discussion by representatives from the Jenin Freedom Theatre in Palestine
Date: April 14, 2013
Time: 5 pm
Venue: Columbia University: 501 Schermerhorn
ArteEast in partnership with the Friends of the Jenin Freedom Theatre, the Center for Palestine Studies at Columbia University, the Network of Arab American Professionals – NY (NAAP-NY), and Alwan for the Arts is proud to present Art As Resistance, a panel discussion with videos and presentations by representatives from the Jenin Freedom Theatre in Palestine.
The panelists will discuss the following:
What is it like to make theater in Occupied Palestine and why is this work important?
What is the relationship between theatre and politics in Palestine as practiced at The Freedom Theatre?
How does the theatre continue its work under severe repression, murder and arrests?
What are the similarities/differences in acting education between the U.S. and Palestine?
Panelisits include : Faisal Abu Alheja, Ahmad Al-Rokh, and Gary English
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
DOX BOX extended for one more week!
Due to popular demand DOX BOX Syria Global Day has been extended for one more week. In addition to feature films by leading filmmakers, don't miss your chance to watch videos taken by citizens between March 2011 and December 2012 under the banner of A Citizen with a Moving Camera. Al-Hayet says this unique glimpse into the life of Syrian citizens "opens our eyes and minds to hidden aspects of Syrian lives today."
Click here to learn more and watch the videos.
DOX BOX extended for one more week!
Due to popular demand DOX BOX Syria Global Day has been extended for one more week. In addition to feature films by leading filmmakers, don't miss your chance to watch videos taken by citizens between March 2011 and December 2012 under the banner of A Citizen with a Moving Camera. Al-Hayet says this unique glimpse into the life of Syrian citizens "opens our eyes and minds to hidden aspects of Syrian lives today."
Click here to learn more and watch the videos.
All That's Left to You: Palestinian Writers in Conversation
Date: May 4, 2013 Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: The New School: Tishman Auditorium 66 West 12th Street
Tickets: $25/$20 PEN Members and students with valid ID
ArteEast is pleased to present the first panel of Palestinian writers at the 2013 PEN World Voices Festival, All That’s Left to You: Palestinian Writers in Conversation. With the generous support of The Lannan Foundation, The New School for Social Research, and Open Society Foundation.
For the first time in the Festival’s history, PEN brings together a panel of leading Palestinian writers to take their place in the global literary community. From Palestine and from the diaspora, they will share their work, experiences, and visions, revealing how a literature is both imagined and created under occupation, siege, and exile.
Panelists include Najwan Darwish, Randa Jarrar, and Adania Shibli, moderated by Judith Butler.
For more information and to buy your tickets, click here.
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