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Oud Player on the Tel is historical fiction about deep friendship between German Holocaust survivor and a Sufi villager — become a supporter of their story!
Here is some of what our audience said of the production at HERE, November 2024
“This story is one that truly needs to be heard, especially in these times. It beautifully captures the importance of understanding history and seeing both sides of a narrative."
"Kudos to Playwright Tom Block who opens a doorway to understanding both sides' perspectives and offering new ones in a situation in which most people feel sure in their too often one-sided perspectives."
"The Nakba is not an easy subject to present but it’s absolutely necessary because history cannot be erased and it is still ongoing. Oud Player on the Tel portrayed Palestinians very well and there was no stereotype/propaganda of Palestinians and Muslims which I’m grateful for."
“The story is sobering and relevant, told with sensitivity and compassion."
“Beautifully written, directed, acted and scored. Extremely engrossing, informative and heartfelt, as well as painful and humorous."
And:
"I'm afraid that those who came to this performance to learn came away the poorer for it.”
"Rather than fostering understanding, its combination of historical inaccuracies and unbalanced character portrayals risks deepening divides and perpetuating harmful stereotypes."
"I was appalled by this vapid, antisemitic cultural misappropriation of Judaism. Shame on the writer, the director, the producer and the actors."
But the best part... no one was indifferent. Your help will bring this conversation to a wider audience.