As we acknowledge the United Nations International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations on June 10th, International House, OneShared.World, and the Brademas Center at NYU, present the third program in a series focused on “Sustaining Culture During Past and Current Conflicts.” As we navigate the complexities of our interconnected reality, we hope that the insights from four esteemed professionals from the U.S., Lebanon, Belgium, and South Africa inspire individuals to embrace mutual understanding and cultural sustainability through their creative endeavors.

About the Panel:

• Jacqueline Davis (Introduction), Chair of Arts and Culture for OneShared.World and member of the NYU Brademas Center Council from the United States
• Lara Foot (Panelist), Playwright, Director, Producer, CEO/Artistic Director of the Baxter Theatre from Cape Town, South Africa
• Christopher Hibma (Moderator), a leader in nonprofit culture and international program design from the United States
• Sara Vanderieck (Panelist), independent dramaturg working on multiple performing arts creations from Brussels, Belgium
• Maya Zbib (Panelist), theatre director, performer, writer, trainer, and co-founder and co-artistic director of Beirut’s Zoukak Theatre from Beirut, Lebanon.

Link to the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjGpHCruYPM