"If a person dies without his or her story being told, that's like a library burning down." (attribution unknown)
Watch a 10-Minute Excerpt of Burning Libraries: Stories from the New Ellis Island
ALICE Arts engages a broad range of communities to create original performance and multimedia works that travel beyond borders of race, religion, culture and politics. We are most interested in giving voice to people whose stories are rarely heard, whether they are first-generation immigrants, refugees from the 9/11 wars, or military veterans. Click on any of the links to learn more. BURNING LIBRARIES: Stories from the New Ellis Island is an original performance work, based on oral histories from African-American and immigrant communities, collected by children and performed by dancers and aerialist to a rich musical score and stunning visual effects. It is the first in a cycle of "Burning Libraries". INVISIBLE AMERICANS:Stories from the New Immigrants is a cross-platform project for radio, web broadcast, and mobile devices. Invisible Americans is based on the stories collected for Burning Libraries, with commentary by leading scholars and community activists. FROM THE CRADLE: Stories from Iraqis, Afghans and American Vets is the second in the cycle of "Burning Libraries". It will premiere in 2013-14 as a performance work, interactive gallery exhibit and web-based media work. ALICE EDUCATION Program brings some of the finest performing and visual artists to underserved school communities in Oakland. Support ALICE by clicking on the Donate button!
