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September 11th – Our Lives 25 Years Later

In honor of the upcoming 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a brand new readers theatre performance – September 11th – Our Lives 25 Years Later  which begins on September 12, 2001 and takes a look forward from that date – exploring what we have accomplished for the past 25 years.

September 11th: Our Lives 25 years later is a new and original readers theatre style play that weaves together the perspectives of six individuals who were separately yet directly impacted by the events of 9/11. It is performed by the actual people directly connected to September 11, 2001: Survivors of the North and South Towers; an FDNY first responder, a recovery worker and two family members who lost their husbands. Through dramatizing the interwoven narratives of what has happened to these members of the 9/11 community for the past 25 years, the themes of growth, change and resilience are explored.

 

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Performing Tribute 9/11: Ordinary People, Remarkable Stories is an extraordinary theatre production that weaves together the perspectives of ten individuals who were separately yet directly impacted by the events of 9/11— family members who lost loved ones; survivors of the North and South Towers; an evacuated area resident; a volunteer rescue worker who survived the collapse of the towers; a retired FDNY firefighter who responded to the site, an NYC Department of Sanitation employee who volunteered in the rescue and a New Jersey resident who worked with the Salvation Army during the recovery.  The individual experiences are told first-hand and woven together in a theatrical presentation sharing their unique and inspiring responses to never forget September 11.

A profound performance that shows the heroism of people who have chosen to respond to devastation and hatred with quiet determination and a belief that they can and will make the world a better place.” — Michael Arad, Designer of the World Trade Center Memorial

September 11 Never Forget. The published play, Performing Tribute 9/11, is available for a $10

fee. You may also purchase a paperback copy of the book here. 

SEPTEMBER 11 NEVER FORGET

PRODUCTION HISTORY:

2021 – 20th anniversary: Schools and community groups around the world stage readings of “Performing Tribute 9/11” to never forget.

2017 – Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City

2015 – Kean University, NJ

2011 – Harlem Stage, NY; Mount Olive Public Library, NY; Theatre at St Clements, NY;  All Souls Church, NY; Jan Hus Church, NY; Faith Lutheran Church, NY; Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, NY

2011 – Interchurch Center, New York City

2010 – Bay Shore High School and Amityville High School’s awareness weekends, Long Island

2009 – Fire Chief’s Convention, Albany, NY

2008 – Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York City