Hold On, When Everything Changes in a Flash
San Francisco International Arts Festival Presents
Hold On, When Everything Changes in a Flash
Many of us have seen the images of the Aghan people clinging to the airplanes as the Taliban took over Kabul, and we remember vividly the videos of kids put into detention centers, separated from their parents, after crossing knee-deep in the Rio Grande. Fewer of us have heard these stories firsthand from the people who lived them. We invite you to experience the humanity behind the headlines.
In "Hold On, When Everything Changes in a Flash," four young adults share their courageous stories of fleeing their home countries of Guatemala, Afghanistan, Iraq and Venezuela. We hope guests will gain a deeper understanding of the refugee crisis, bear witness to the harrowing journeys and welcome those who now call the US home. Professional musicians and dancers help create an intimate evening of storytelling.
Starring: Rosalio Tejax, Mahajabin Khanzada, Noor Almusahwi, Emma Carrero
Directed by: Polina Smith
Music By: Layle Omeran + Lara Aburamadan
Set Designer and Stage Manager: Raphael Buenaventura
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Date(s) & Time(s): Fri, Jun 16, 7:00 PM and Sat, Jun 17, 2:00 PM
Duration: 60 mins w/out intermission
Location: 2781 24th St, SF, CA, 94110
Venue: BRAVA Studio
Hold On, When Everything Changes in a Flash
The true stories of four young adults who fled their countries and now call the US home
Join us as four young adults share their personal stories of coming to America from Guatemala, Afghanistan, Iraq and Venezuela. Accompanied by professional dancers and musicians, this intimate evening of storytelling and performance will be brought to life inside the magical Point San Pablo Harbor. Dessert will be served!
Thursday November 10th @ 7pm
Friday November 11th @8pm
Saturday November 12th @8pm
Featuring: Rosalio Tejax, Mahajabin Khanzada, Noor Almusahwi, Emma Carrero, Terrence Paschal, Olivia Eng
Directed by: Polina Smith
Choreographed by: Amber Julian
Music By: Stephan Gordon and Layle Omeran
Set Designer and Stage Manager: Raphael Buenaventura
Point San Pablo Harbor Clubhouse, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond CA. 94801
Photos from ‘Hold On, When Everything Changes in a Flash’
(Photos by Thatcher Hayward)