As the world holds its breath amid the developments unfolding in the Middle East, The Israeli-Palestinian Conversation is a powerful interactive play that creates a rare civic space to confront the issues at the heart of the crisis.

This powerful play gives voice to conflicting narratives around:

• October 7th
• War crimes and genocide
• The right to self-defense
• Two-State vs. One-State solutions
• Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and American complicity
• The legacy of 1948, 1967, 1973, and beyond

At its core, the production asks a stark and urgent question: Do we want to be “right” in endless arguments — or effective in saving lives and forging solutions?

Featuring a diverse ensemble, the performance blends immersive theater with live community dialogue, drawing audiences into a high-stakes debate over one of the world’s most polarizing issues. It is rooted in a simple but vital belief: we cannot fix what we cannot talk about.

Directed by Bud Coleman

Cast: Mark Collins, Oliver Cruz, Ami Dayan, Julia Halaby, Betty Hart, Mel Schaffer, Rabia Suleiman, Maruta Kalnins, Mare Trevathan, and Sonny Zinn

Art can be a great way to have difficult conversations… We had good conversations around our dinner table following the play. I hope it inspires others to pursue civil conversations.” — Governor Jared Polis

“A mind-blowing, meta theatergoing experience... No one is spared — or silenced. Timely, triggering, and enlightening.” — John Moore, The Denver Gazette

“A rare and brave play that dares to explore the nuanced, painful, and urgent realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” — CO Rep. Iman Jodeh (House District 41)

Monday, October 20 | 7 - 9 pm | $36

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