School of Law Invites You to An Evening of Theatre-Culture Project’s Award-Winning Play "In Conflict"

October 28, 2008 8:00 PM
27 Barrow Street at 7th Ave., New York, NY

Best New Play - Philadelphia Weekly
WINNER, Fringe First Award - Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Following the performance, Professor Elayne Greenberg, ACRGNY Board Member and Director of ADR programs at St. John’s School of Law will facilitate a discussion with the performers, producers and audience about how conflict resolution professionals can make it easier for people to discuss difficult conflict experiences.

Date
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Time
8 p.m.

Location
27 Barrow Street at 7th Ave.
New York, NY

Cost
$35 per person for those attending the Play and Post-Performance Discussion
$60 per person for those requesting CLE
which includes the ticket to the Play, Post-Performance Discussion and Handout Materials. One CLE credit will be available to attendees of this discussion.

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Theatre, as an art form mirrors life. In Conflict is a compelling portrait of Iraq War veterans in one of the most controversial conflicts in modern American history. Based on Yvonne Latty's acclaimed 2006 book of the same name, In Conflict captures the unheard voices and unpredictable experiences of 17 Iraq War veterans whose lives have been changed forever. Featuring men and women from all branches and ranks, Republican and Democrat, straight and gay, immigrants and natives, hailing from all parts of the country, these remarkable veterans represent America and its complexity.

In Conflict answers the question so often asked of soldiers when they return home: What happened? What is the nature of patriotism and service in today's America? With an all volunteer army fighting a bewildering conflict (with doubts about the necessity and mission of this particular war), why is the re-assimilation process as brutal as it is? Why are these young soldiers essentially disenfranchised from the political process of war? And who is - or should be - held accountable? Their honest answers and unbelievable accounts will change the way we think about war.

Hardship Guidelines
Any participant who has an authentic financial hardship may apply for a Hardship Tuition Reduction. Attorneys earning less than $40,000.00 will receive a discount of 10%. Attorneys earning between $40,000.00 and $50,000.00 will receive a discount of 5%. All requests must be made in writing and accompanied by proper documentation. Please contact the CLE office at (718) 990-6006 if you have any questions.

*Culture Project was founded because art has the power – and in our view obligation – to shine a light on social, moral, human rights and ethical issues. Culture Project's mission is to bear witness to injustice, and to utilize artistic resources to stimulate challenging conversation about the most profound and urgent matters of our time. Culture Project has premiered celebrated shows including The Exonerated, Sarah Jones' Bridge & Tunnel, Guantanamo, Lawrence Wright's My Trip To Al-Qaeda, Tings Dey Happen, the Lucille Lortel Award-winning World Premiere of George Packer's Betrayed, and most recently, Lenelle Moïse's Expatriate.