On tour from Israel, Wassim Bashara, an Arab musician, and Pablo Ariel, a Jewish actor present Neighbors, a dramatic production which uses music, puppetry, humor and connection to present symbols of hope and co-existence between neighbors and friends. Tickets $10 (teenagers free)—includes refreshments. Followed by discussion with performers moderated by Dr. Lisa Brenner, Professor of Theatre, Drew University. For more information, contact the BK office.

Hailing from Northern Israel, the company represents the diverse population of the region’s Jews and Arabs. Members come from various cities, villages, development towns, and kibbutzim. Some have been living in the area for generations, while others are immigrants from all corners of the world.

The Galilee Multicultural Theater Company has performed in theaters, festivals, and schools all around the country and the world. Their productions utilize non-verbal forms of communication, so language is not an obstacle and multilingual audiences can enjoy the show together and interact with each other. The theater is sponsored by the Israeli Ministries of Education, Environment and Foreign Affairs, all of whom have praised the performances for their effectiveness in conveying powerful, profound messages.