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Monday, March 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM

Theater for the New City    and     SALAAM Theatre
   Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director                                Geeta Citygirl, Artistic Director
members of THAW - Theater Against War
present
SALAAM Lysistrata
as a theatrical act of dissent.

http://www.lysistrataproject.com

On Monday, March 3rd, 2003, theatre artists from around the planet will raise their collective voice for peace by producing readings of "Lysistrata" in order to oppose the Bush Administration's planned war on Iraq and to raise money for non-profits working for peace.  Join us as we join The Lysistrata Project

Monday, March 2, 2003
7:00 PM
Theater for the New City - www.theaterforthenewcity.org
155 First Avenue
(Between 9th and 10th Streets in the East Village)
New York, NY 10003

featuring:

Julia Pearlstein's one act play,
blue sky
"Forget the color of your parachute - who knew the sky could be so blue?"

Aftab Ahmed's poem (one of our international submissions)
A REFRAIN FOR HOPE AND REASON
Although lamenting humanity's need to destroy, this piece is a celebration of something more permanent.
performed by seân and urban spirit - http://www.uniaum.com

Vijai Nathan's
YOU SPEAK SUCH BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH
Struggles from the past reflect our present struggles for peace.

excerpts from Aristophanes'
Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation
by Drue Robinson Hagan
This comedy by Greek dramatist Aristophanes (c.447 - c. 385 b.c.e.), tells the story of a group of women from opposing states who unite to end the Peloponnesian War.  After matronly stormtroopers take over the building where public funds are kept, the women rise to end the war by withholding sex from their mates -- Until, desperate for intimacy, the men finally agree to lay down their swords and see their way to achieving diplomatic peace.

Tell the People (Peace Song)
a special listening treat courtesy of
Melvin Simons in Israel (another international submission).
from the radio musical, Shalom, Salaam.

We look forward to seeing you!!!

On Monday, March 3rd, 2003, the first-ever world-wide theatrical event for peace will happen in a city near you. Don't miss this unique opportunity to stand up for peace in your community by joining us to kick off Women's History Month with SALAAM Lysistrata.  As one of the members of the Lysistrata Project, we join participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and views who all believe the Bush Administration's rush to war on Iraq is a bad idea.  And we're taking tangible action by THINKING GLOBALLY, ACTING LOCALLY.   http://www.lysistrataproject.com

THAW (Theaters Against War) is a group of New York based theater artists alarmed by the threat of war on Iraq and the escalating attack on civil liberties at home.  THAW seeks to encourage the growth of a pro-peace culture.  On Sunday, March 2nd, 2003, THAW is asking each and every theater in New York to make a public statement opposing the war. Pro-peace statements will range from the all-out pro-peace performance events, teach-ins, peace parties and more.   THAW is aiming to enlist hundreds of theaters and theater artists in all five boroughs to create a gesture - from subtle to grand - that promotes peace and defends our essential American freedoms. http://www.thawaction.org

We must unite.  Wherever you are, debate and discuss and speak out against injustices everywhere!

*donations are encouraged but nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds.  if you'd like to support by making a donation to help cover our expenses including copies of the script, programs, fliers and rehearsal spaces, please contact citygirl@salaamtheatre.org directly.