Karen Zacarías’ play Shane at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas tells the story of a Black cowboy and his journey, exploring the complexities of masculinity, violence, and justice, while also challenging the Western genre.
Author Archives: Aaron Zilbermann
Aaron Zilbermann is a playwright, director, actor and educator. He has worked as a middle and high school English and Drama teacher in underperforming and underfunded schools since 2006. In Oakland, 2008, he led a group of 13-16 year old students through the process of collaboratively writing and performing a play, entitled "Ghetto Stories", which was performed at The Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco. Zilbermann’s plays include "Unbalanced", "Another John", "Go Dumb", "Trepidation", and "I’m a Fucking Artist". His work has been produced and/or developed by 13th Street Repertory Company, New York Theater Intensives and the Midtown International Theater Festival. He earned a B.A. in Geography (graduating with honors) from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently an M.A. candidate in Drama at Texas Woman’s University.
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ADL’s Response to Elon Musk’s Nazi Salute Sparks Debate over Jewish Community’s Role in Combating Antisemitism
Elon Musk’s Nazi salute at a public appearance has sparked a controversy, with the ADL initially defending him before condemning his Holocaust-related jokes, highlighting the challenges Jewish organizations face in responding to rising antisemitism.