Eleven Reflections on September
Written & directed by Andrea Assaf
Live music by Aida Shahghasemi & Guest Artists
Choreography created & performed by Donna Mejia
Eleven Reflections on September is a spoken word, multi-media performance on the Arab American experience, Wars on/of Terror, and “the constant, quiet rain of death amidst beauty” that each autumn brings in a post-9/11 world. Music, poetry and movement interweave in an immersive environment, asking us to reflect on what has changed, and for whom.
This multi-disciplinary project includes community dialogues, an interactive visual art exhibit, Open Mics and more, in partnership with Hi-ARTS!
AUDIENCE REACTIONS
“Tonight was unbelievable–Eleven Reflections on September is a must see!!! Thank you, Andrea Assaf, for reminding us and inspiring us to speak for peace and justice… Thank you for creating a magical night!”
– Nimo Farah, African Community Development Center
“Profound work. Brings the gruesomeness of war into reality. Stimulates me to be more vocal about my concerns about our militarism and foreign policy… Thank you.”
– Elizabeth Heefner
Reflections of NYC: Gallery Installation
By Alice Mizrachi, inspired by Andrea Assaf’s “Eleven Reflections on September”
Opening Reception-Free Event
April 23, 2015 through May 22, 2015
7:00pm -9:00pm
Hi-ARTS Gallery
304 East 100 St. NYC 10018
Gallery Hours: Mondays & Fridays 2-5pm
An Art2Action production, originally commissioned by Pangea World Theater; made possible by the generous support of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA.
Written & directed by Andrea Assaf
Live music by Aida Shahghasemi & Guest Artists: Eylem Basaldi and more
Choreography created & performed by Donna Mejia
Video Art by Pramila Vasudevan
Sound Design by Owen Henry & Keegan Fraley
Lighting Design by G.B. Stephens