Join the Kaleidoscope cast for an evening of finely crafted monologues, and, potentially, unexpected realities, as they explore the deeply personal intersections between racial and ethnic diversity and the Jewish experience.
Kaleidoscope is a narrative-arts driven initiative that was sparked by a desire to highlight the stories of Jews of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, observance levels, and interfaith experiences.
Special musical performance by Galeet Dardashti.
Directed by Vanessa Hidary.
CAST MEMBERS:
VANESSA HIDARY (Founder, Director, Producer) - Internationally acclaimed Spoken Word Artist/ Author/ Director Hidary, grew up on Manhattan's culturally diverse Upper West Side. Her experiences as a Sephardic Jew with close friends from different ethnic and religious backgrounds inspired her to write "Culture Bandit," the nationally toured solo show that chronicles Vanessa's coming of age during the golden age of Hip-Hop. Currently, Vanessa can be found at High Schools, Universities, Poetry Lounges, Synagogues, JCC’s and Federations performing and speaking about Jewish Identity and dissecting the complicated question of “What does Jewish look like to you?" Hidary received an M.F.A. in Acting from Trinity Rep Theatre Conservatory and currently lives in Manhattan. Her first collection of poems and stories is titled The Last Kaiser Roll in the Bodega.
Kendell Pinkney (Associate Producer) Pickney is a Texas-born, Brooklyn-based theatre writer and Jewish educator. A proud graduate of Oberlin College and New York University’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Kendell is a 2015 LABA Fellow, and his collaborative works and songs have been performed and/or developed at venues such as 54 Below, Two Rivers Theatre Company, Goodspeed Opera House, Musical Theatre Factory, The 52nd Street Project, and Joe’s Pub, to name a few. Beyond writing for the stage, Kendell teaches 4th grade Torah Interpretation and 6th grade Hebrew at Congregation Kolot Chayeinu in Park Slope. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he also serves as the coordinator for Kolot's B'nai Mitzvah Program.
Candice Edwards-Marchrones hails from Manchester, United Kingdom. Candice is of mixed heritage, Jamaican, White and Jewish. Candice came to The states to fulfill her passion, and go to acting school. Having just completed her 2 year acting conservatory she is looking forward to going out into the real world and becoming a working actress. recently returned from working the Sundance Film Festival, Candice is looking forward to reviving her Kaleidoscope performance!
Avi A. Amon is a composer for theater, film, and dance. He's held residencies and has had works featured at The O'Neill Theater Center, Yale Rep, The Director's Guild of America, Lincoln Center, BRIC, 14th St Y, La Mama, The Skirball Center, Dixon Place, and 54 Below, among others. Featured artist with the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Campaign. He is also an active volunteer with the 52nd St Project in Hell's Kitchen.
Ahuva Adanani is an Israeli born Ethiopian, an international make-up artist, actress and model living in New York City. Ahuva continues to perfect her craft in modeling, acting and make-up styling. She brings commitment, versatility and a multi-ethnic approach to her project
MaNishtana is an Orthodox Jewish blogger, public speaker, and author of "Thoughts From A Unicorn: 100% Black. 100% Jewish. 0% Safe". When not addressing heady issues of race and religion in American Judaism he can be found pursuing other lofty goals, mostly to the end of avoiding having to take out the garbage, much to his wife's chagrin.
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BRIC’s Stoop Series illuminates the arts and life around us in Brooklyn through artistic performances, presentations, participatory activities and dynamic conversations. Explore music, visual art, film, media, storytelling, comedy, and other creative fields. Grab a coffee or a cocktail and engage with some of the most innovative artistic voices in Brooklyn's ever-expanding cultural scene. On the monumental interior stoop of BRIC House – there’s something different every week!
This program was made possible in part by TD Bank.
PLEASE NOTE WHEN RSVPING:
* Admittance is first come, first serve.
* The Stoop has a limited capacity and seating is NOT guaranteed.
Venue Information:
The Stoop at BRIC House is a public cultural gathering space featuring free, drop-in programming, and offering a place to sit, observe, and participate in multi-disciplinary work.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2022, attendees of any BRIC House programming will no longer have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter the building. Masks are encouraged but not required in all BRIC operated spaces. If you have questions regarding this protocol, please email Safety@bricartsmedia.org