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Monday, March 27 to Wednesday, March 29

Taking Refugee
Time:
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location:
Cathedral of Learning
Sponsored by:
Global Studies Center along with Year of Diversity
Cost:
Free
Contact Email:
lisarbromberg@pitt.edu

Monday, March 27 - World Theatre Day

12PM - Presentation and Talk with Photo-journalist Maranie Rae and Human Refuge(e): a platform providing first-hand stories from refugees around the world.
602 Cathedral of Learning, lunch provided

6PM - Reading of the play Oh My Sweet Land by Amir Nizar Zuabi, performed by Lameece Issaq, Founding Director of Noor Theatre, dedicated to the work of theatre artists of Middle Eastern decent. 602 Cathedral of Learning, evening reception

Tuesday, March 28

12PM - Screenings of "Mare Nostrum" and "Searching for the Translat or " - two short films by Syrian filmmakers Anas Khalaf and Rana Kazkaz, followed by Skype discussion with the artists. 602 Cathedral of Learning, lunch provided

6PM - Screening of Queens of Syria performing their adaptation of Euripides' Trojan Women, followed by discussion with Mohammed Bamyeh (Sociology). 1601 Cathedral of Learning, evening reception

Wednesday, March 29

12PM - Screening of documentary "Making of the Queens of Syria"
602 Cathedral of Learning, lunch provided

6pm - Reading of selections from Trojan Women by Euripides followed by community discussion facilitated by Cynthia Croot (Theatre Arts) and Jacques Bromberg (Classics).