Community

New York Theatre Workshop’s Core Values are to inspire deeper understanding, welcome learning and growth, to celebrate community, and to live its values.

Through our For The Culture Series (FTC), NYTW seeks to bridge the gap between the world we know and the world we are actively striving to build – where we harness the power of theatre to deepen human connections by learning and growing from the lived experiences of each other; connect through art, shared customs, traditions and heritage(s); and where we amplify artists and work by traditionally underrepresented groups or individuals, creating access to the Workshop for historically marginalized communities in order to build and sustain authentic relationships with our fellow community members and theatergoers.

For The Culture events for A Knock on the Roof:

COMMUNITY NIGHT
January 12 @ 8:15PM
NYTW Rehearsal Room (83 E 4th St, 3rd Fl)

We invite you to join us for a vibrant gathering after the evening performance! Celebrate community with delicious food, heartfelt stories, and live music by Palestinian composer Fouad Dakwar. Please note that the 3rd Floor Rehearsal Room is accessed by climbing three flights of stairs. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

MENA SOCIAL GATHERING
January 14 @ 6–7:40PM
Horus Cafe on B

Join us for a vibrant pre-show MENA gathering! Celebrate community with delicious food and meaningful connections before attending the show. This gathering is co-sponsored by the MENA Artists Initiative.

AFTERWORDS: Designing A Knock on the Roof
January 15 Post-Show

Step behind the scenes with the design team for an engaging conversation about crafting the visual and spatial elements of an intimate play on the NYTW stage. Deepen your appreciation for the artistry and thought process that brought the play to life onstage.

AFTERWORDS: The Artistic Process of A Knock on the Roof
January 22 Post-Show

Join members of the creative team as they discuss the origins of A Knock on the Roof and their creative collaboration to bring this powerful story to the stage.

AFTERWORDS: Solo Work
January 23 Post-Show

Dive into the artistry of solo performance with a discussion with a member of the A Knock on the Roof team and NYTW artist Heidi Schreck (What the Constitution Means to Me). Explore how solo creators transform ideas into compelling narratives, from the first draft to the spotlight on stage.

FOREWORDS (Pre-show Conversation): Historical and Cultural Context Surrounding A Knock On The Roof
January 24 @ 6–7:30PM
Rehearsal Room, 83 E 4th St

Explore the historical events that inspired A Knock on the Roof in this illuminating conversation. Gain deeper insight into the play’s setting and its connection to the broader socio-political landscape. This event is co-sponsored by the Middle East and Middle Eastern American Center at CUNY Graduate School. Please note that the 3rd Floor Rehearsal Room is accessed by climbing three flights of stairs. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

SHOPTALK
February 5 Post-Show

Join us for a book club-style conversation with audience members led by an NYTW teaching artist and a community partner. This panel is co-sponsored by the Middle East and Middle Eastern American Center at CUNY Graduate School.

AFTERWORDS: Caregiving
February 6 Post-Show

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation exploring themes of caregiving reflected in theatrical pieces with NYTW artists with NYTW artists Martyna Majok (Sanctuary City, Cost of Living), Mona Pirnot (I Love You So Much I Could Die), and a member of the A Knock on the Roof team.

NOOR x MENA ARTISTS INITIATIVE GATHERING
February 9 @ 3:15PM
Fourth Street Theatre (83 E 4th St)

Join us for an intimate post-show MENA gathering with Noor Theatre and MENA Artists Initiative! Celebrate community with delicious food, heartfelt stories, and meaningful connections. The Fourth Street Theatre is accessed by climbing eight steps from street level. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

SHOPTALK
February 12 Post-Show

Join us for a book club-style conversation with audience members led by an NYTW teaching artist and a community partner. This panel is co-sponsored by the Middle East and Middle Eastern American Center at CUNY Graduate School.

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