Press Release - Stories of the Holocaust (PDF, 250 KB)

Book Editors: Dr. Karen Berman & Dr. Gail Humphries
Artistic Director: Dr. Gail Humphries
Director: Laurie Mufson

About the Books:

Stories of the Holocaust: Art for Healing and Renewal is a two-volume collection edited by Karen Berman, PhD, and Gail Humphries, PhD. The books feature 33 chapters from an extraordinary international group of authors, artists, and scholars, who use art as a powerful means of combating hatred, bullying, and antisemitism.

"Stories of the Holocaust offers a rich constellation of artistic responses to the Holocaust. Editors Berman and Humphries have assembled a dynamic team of scholars and artists who tackle this weighty subject with clarity, confidence, and urgency.” ~ Henry Bial, PhD, author of Acting Jewish

About the Editors of Stories of the Holocaust:

Karen Berman, PhD, is Dean Emerita of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre, former Chair of Theatre at GCSU, and Co-Artistic Director of Washington Women in Theatre. She has directed over 150 productions, including in the Czech Republic and Off-Broadway.

Gail Humphries, PhD, a Likhachev/Yeltsin Cultural Fellow, St. Petersburg, Russia and Fulbright Senior Scholar at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic, has directed more than 180 productions. She is Dean Emerita of Stephens College and Professor Emerita at American University, with a long history of advocacy for social justice through the arts.

Both editors are passionate advocates for the role of art in promoting social change and preserving historical memory.

About the Performative Book Preview:
The performative book preview, under the artistic direction of Dr. Gail Humphries and directed by Laurie Mufson, will feature a unique blend of music, readings, theatre, and dance performed by guest artists on March 25, 2025. The two-volume Stories of the Holocaust and this performative book preview honor the memory of the valiant individuals, families, and children who perished in the Holocaust, while celebrating the power of art to heal, inspire, and promote renewal.

This is an evening you won't want to miss. We invite you to join us in honoring the memory of the Holocaust and celebrating the resilience of the human spirit through the transformative power of art.

Event Details:
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM)

RSVP required by March 20: https://StoriesoftheHolocaust.eventbrite.com

Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Admission is free. Limited seating.

Embassy Policy:
The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required.

Parking: Non-metered parking is available on Spring of Freedom Street and Tilden Street.

Closest Metro: The Embassy is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Van Ness Metro Station.