The Land is an original, three act play, concerning the past, current and about to be future ( unless something changes quickly ) Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It looks at the catastrophic mistakes of History that have led to the present cycle of violence, through the eyes of two women (Amirah and Tamara) and their families. The first act begins during the Second Intifada and the final act occurs in Gaza during Operation Cast Lead. As this very human drama unfolds, the audience is taken on an often shocking, emotional and provocative journey that climaxes with a surreal but hopeful ending. The setting of The Land is Jerusalem, but the story is about all of us, struggling to co-exist on this fragile planet.
There is perhaps no more volatile subject in the realm of foreign affairs, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. I have attempted to go to the root of the crises by drawing on my knowledge of both ancient and modern Israel and the journey of my people, the Jews throughout both Diasporas. With the assistance of women and men from the region, I have sketched out a possible scenario, that offers Hope and Renewal after so many centuries of common despair.
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