The stage comedy “Black-Jew Dialogues” will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Cone University Center After Hours Lounge. A discussion will follow this free, public event, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
“Black-Jew Dialogues” explores the history and absurdity of prejudice and racism and the power of diversity. The show combines fast-paced sketches, improvisations, multimedia, puppets and a game show to create a performance that has garnered praise across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Emmy-award winner Ron Jones and veteran performer Larry Jay Tish take the audience on a hysterical and poignant ride through three days they spent together in a cheap hotel room discussing their own experiences, the history of their people and why there has been a growing rift between the two groups since the early 70’s.
According to the performers, they see “The Black-Jew Dialogues” as a catalyst to reunite not only blacks and Jews but all individuals. The black and Jewish communities in America share a history of pain, oppression, pride and a deep commitment to civil rights and justice, they added.