In the Birthright Israel NEXT show, Monologues, Taglit-Birthright Israel alumni bring their experiences to the stage in a collection of monologues, spoken word and hip-hop performances that explore personal Jewish identity inspired by their 10-day trip in Israel.
Produced by 2008 ROIer Lauren Eisenberg of Birthright Israel NEXT
and directed by superstar of spoken word Vanessa Hidary, a.k.a. The
Hebrew Mamita (HBO's Def Poetry Jam), Monologues
is an evening of solo performances exploring Jewish identity through
the stories of 15 Taglit-Birthright Israel alumni in spoken word,
monologues and rap. Watch the video for a glimpse of the show and scroll down for your chance to win tickets:
And as Kvetch readers, you've got two ways to see the show,
which is in its fourth run in New York, at the Triad Theatre at 158 W
72nd St. between Broadway and Columbus on the 2nd floor.
1) We are giving away one pair of tickets for Tuesday, March 31, and another pair for Wednesday, April 1: to enter, please submit your full name, e-mail, preferred date, and why you want the tickets to myurbankvetch at gmail.com. Winner will be chosen at random from qualifying entries and notified via email on Sunday, March 29.
Monologues
The Triad Theatre
158 W. 72nd St., 2nd Fl.
Between Columbus and B'way
March 31
April 1, 29, 30
Doors Open at 7:30 PM, show begins at 8pm
Special $5 tickets for Kvetch readers here
$10 in advance
$15 at the door (if available)
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Posted by: What War Zone??? | March 27, 2009 at 12:45 PM