South Florida Students Use Holocaust Impact Theater to Connect Past Injustices to Present Day

Holocaust Impact Theater: Writing and Directing "Linked"

• 🎭 The Holocaust Impact Theater, a student-led project at the Alper JCC Miami, is presenting a new show titled "Linked."
• ✍️ The production is written and directed entirely by the high school students involved, with months dedicated to scene writing and peer feedback.
• 🌟 The program, led by Ruth Gordon, involves about 60 students from diverse backgrounds working towards a common goal.

"Linked": Connecting History and Present-Day Issues

• 🔗 The title "Linked" signifies the students' effort to connect historical events, particularly from the Holocaust's 80th anniversary, to contemporary injustices.
• 💡 The show aims to ensure that stories from the past are not forgotten and to remind audiences of historical suffering and ongoing struggles.
• 🌍 "Linked" explores various historical atrocities beyond the Holocaust, including the Nuremberg Laws and Puerto Rican sterilization, shedding light on lesser-known issues.

Theater as a Platform for Dialogue and Understanding

• 💬 The program utilizes the art of theater to foster understanding and empathy, encouraging dialogue about race, religion, and social issues.
• 🤝 Students aim to create a space where young people can express themselves on sensitive topics and find common ground.
• 🗣️ The production emphasizes listening to understand each other as a means of mutual support during difficult times.

Program's Legacy and Impact

• 🏆 Ruth Gordon, a past recipient of the My Future My Choice education award, has led the Holocaust Impact Theater for 20 years.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The program's origins trace back to Ruth's father being a liberator during the Holocaust and her husband's grandfather being liberated by him.
• 📅 The show "Linked" runs until Sunday, March 9th, at The Alfred JCC Miami Robert Russell Theater.