Beautiful Resistance

June 26th, 2008 Posted by Mark Chmiel

Thursday 26 June 2008

In this blog I have written here and here about Magan Wiles, a former student, exuberant friend, gutsy activist, adept Shakespearian, and talented actor. She has re-written a play about her experiences in Palestine from two years ago, Beautiful Resistance, and it is being staged at the Saint Louis University Theater in Xavier Hall the weekend of July 11-13. Produced by Playback Workshop Theater, Beautiful Resistance uses audience participation, improvisation, live music, as well as photos and videos shot in the West Bank, to give a new and personal perspective on the complicated issue of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. One of the parts of the play that is both poignant and funny is Magan’s relationship with a young Palestinian woman named Fayrouz.

Magan and Fayrouz
Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm, and the Sunday performance is at 3 pm. Suggested donation of $10; all proceeds will benefit Al-Rowwad Children’s Theatre in Bethlehem. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! For more information, directions, and ticket reservations, call 314.773.2819.

My hope is all three nights will sell out and Magan’s work will not only inform us about the “beautiful resistance” in Palestine, but also stimulate our imaginations as to the “beautiful resistance” we can be part of here in Saint Louis and the United States.

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