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.





Friday, June 27, 2014

The Land

When I wrote this play, I intended it to be viewed as an impassioned plea for forgiveness and understanding after centuries of misunderstanding and deep wounds on both sides. Instead it garnered incredible controversy here in Taos, where I work shopped it, and staged it twice over a two year period. Now, more than ever, it really needs to b
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