Descripción
For two nights, Tony Award-winner Ari’el Stachel will bring a deeply personal, politically urgent and darkly funny performance to Vancouver audiences. Through humour, vulnerability, and transformative character work, Ari’el explores Jewish identity, mental health, and belonging as an Arab-Jewish artist navigating multiple worlds. Written and performed by Stachel, the show trances his lifelong struggle with OCD, the pressure to assimilate, and his identity fracture that began after 9/11. He also reflects on the complexity of living in the post-October 7th world in a world that increasingly demands division. This show is a tour-de-force evening of storytelling, where Ari’el draws on the themes and stories that have defined his critically acclaimed theatrical work. CONTENT WARNING: This show contains mature content and strong language, recommended for ages 12+. Performances at the ANNEX are generously supported by Vancouver Civic Theatres' Theatre Rental Grant. The November 9th performance is generously sponsored by Community Partner, RBC Royal Bank of Canada. Note: For our friends attending community Kristallnacht commemorations on November 9, we encourage you to attend the performance on November 10.