Bard Theater and Performance Program, Center for Human Rights and the Arts, and Middle Eastern Studies Program Present

Comedy for Organizers: Cliff Notes from an Anti-Zionist Jew

How do artists, comedians, and performers respond to crises? What tools and opportunities do comedy and laughter offer political and social movements in their confrontations with fascism and supremacy? Comedian and performance artist Morgan Bassichis, a longtime member of Jewish Voice for Peace, shares their experience at the intersection of comedy and political organizing. 

Morgan Bassichis is a comedic performer who has been described as “fiercely hilarious” by the New Yorker. They are touring their current show, Can I Be Frank?, about the queer performance artist Frank Maya. Recent shows include A Crowded Field, which explored the use and abuse of Jewish holidays. Morgan is co-editor with Jay Saper and Rachel Valinsky of Questions to Ask Before Your Bat Mitzvah, published by Wendy’s Subway.

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For more information, call 518-495-9694, or e-mail ahajyahia@bard.edu.

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT/GMT-4

Location: Fisher Center, Studio North

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