Community read-in: The Gaza Monologues

Join the Paprika community in a reading of The Gaza Monologues created by ASHTAR Theatre in Palestine. Volunteers will take turns reading monologues written by youth from Gaza, telling personal stories about war and siege. This is a gathering space to highlight the voices of Palestinian youth, and to collectively process and mourn the relentless attacks upon Palestinians since October 2023. You are invited to join and listen, or respond through drawing and art. Craft supplies will be available. Cash donations for ASHTAR Theatre will be collected at the door.

CONTENT AND SENSORY ADVISORIES: This play deals with the complex aftermath of war and includes scenes that some may find distressing — including graphic description of the effects of violence on bodies, as well as the psychological impact of living through conflict

RUN TIME: 120 minutes

MASK MANDATORY PERFORMANCE

ACCESS NOTE: Printed scripts will be available to patrons in both English and Arabic. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices. Active Listener will be available in the Lobby during and directly following this community event.

Community read-in: The Gaza Monologues

  • DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR: ASHTAR Theatre

Schedule

Part of the 2024 Festival

  • May 18 at 1:30 PM

LOCATION

Native Earth Performing Art’s Aki Studio

250-585 Dundas Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
https://www.nativeearth.ca/akistudio/

Accessibility

Native Earth Performing Arts and Artscape strive to provide equal treatment to and equitable benefits of its services, programs and facilities in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

  • The Dundas Street entrance provides barrier-free access to the building
  • Two elevators are located in the South Lobby
  • All floors have accessible washrooms and stalls, as well as accessible drinking fountains
  • Signage throughout the building is written in Braille
  • A hearing enhancement system is available in Aki Studio and the Ada Slaight Hall

NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ART’S COVID HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

ASHTAR Theatre is a dynamic local Palestinian Theatre with a truly progressive global perspective. We aim to promote creativity and commitment for change through a novel combination of specific training and acting programs and services and professional theatre performances.