Where Do We Go From Here? with Max Czollek and Rachel Mars | Alliance of Resident Theatres

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"Join the Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life in Brooklyn for an enlightening evening of conversation and exploration with acclaimed writers and artists, Max Czollek and Rachel Mars. Both Max and Rachel have dedicated their creative practices to examining the complexities of diasporic Jewish identity through various mediums including writing, poetry, plays, metalwork, and installation art. In this thought-provoking discussion, they will be joined by other talented artists based in New York City to delve into the intricate relationship between Nation State Identities and the challenges they pose to Jewish individuals. The conversation will touch upon themes of memorialization, monuments, forgetting, and the impact of recent conflicts on artistic perspectives. Rachel Mars, an award-winning performance maker and writer from London, has captivated audiences for over fifteen years with her socially and politically charged works. Her powerful exploration of monument and memorial in her metalwork installation FORGE, as well as her thought-provoking play BLOOD PLAY, have garnered critical acclaim and recognition. Max Czollek, on the other hand, is a poet, publicist, and political scientist known for his groundbreaking work on memory culture, integration, and Jewish identity in post-war Germany. His thought-provoking essays and theatrical pieces have pushed the boundaries of contemporary Jewish discourse. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from these accomplished artists and gain new insights into the future of Jewish art and identity. The event will take place on March 3, 2024, at the Alliance of Resident Theatres in Brooklyn. Admission is free, so mark your calendars and be prepared for an intellectually stimulating evening of discussion and exploration."