JEWISH FAMILY THEATRE
Fires in the Mirror
JEWISH FAMILY THEATRE
IN THE MIRROR
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12 AND UP
Fires in the Mirror
February 28 – March 10 , 2024 Opening Wednesday , February 28 , 2024 at 7:30 PM Additional Dates February 29 , March 7 , 9 at 7:30pm ; March 3 and 10 at 3pm
$ 25 Member | $ 30 Nonmember ; Included in the Arts + Ideas Subscription
August 1991 : simmering tensions in the racially polarized neighborhood of Crown Heights erupt into riots after a Black child was killed by a car in the Chabad-Lubavitcher Rebbe ’ s motorcade and a white Jewish scholar was slain in retaliation . Anna Deavere Smith ’ s groundbreaking documentary play uses verbatim testimony from individuals throughout the diverse community , creating a nuanced portrait of a shared but divided geography . This theatrical event – performed over 30 years after these life-changing riots – promises a tour-de-force solo performance and a story which touches upon every American regardless of race , color , or beliefs .