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Knock Knock by Niv Petel
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 7pm, The Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester presents Knock Knock written and performed by Niv Petel.
Knock Knock describes what it’s like to be a parent in the shadow of armed conflict. The play follows the journey of Ilana, a single mother whose job as an Israeli Officer of Casualty Notifications is to knock on the door of families whose children have been lost in war. Her conflict between motherhood and duty as citizen reaches a deafening climax when her only son chooses to serve on the front line of battle. This heartful story, played entirely by Niv Petel, evokes an emotionally rich narrative describing the internal conflict among families when they are faced with the call for war.
Using his body and voice, Niv Petel says he created Knock Knock to allow non-Jewish and non-Israeli audiences to get a glimpse of what it means to live in a country which is constantly within armed conflict and service in the army is mandatory.
Knock Knock is free to the public. Tickets are required. Seating is General Admission. Please go to https://jccrochester.org/jewish-life/ to register. If accessible seating is needed, please contact [email protected] or call 585-461-2000 ext. 235.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2423574-0
