We Stand Against Hate

Bearing Witness. Telling Stories.

The federal government’s actions in our Minnesota communities, inflicted by ICE activity and propaganda, have given rise to strong voices of protest. Six Points Theater stands with our immigrant neighbors and communities of color, and supports and joins those standing up.

Looking at life through a Jewish lens, we know well the feelings of fear and helplessness that such government actions instill, and the horror of being abducted and sent away. The importance of bearing witness and telling stories of truth cannot be overstated. Only by doing so can we have any hope to move beyond a world with bigotry and hate.

We remain committed to telling stories that remember

the past and imagine a future full of compassion, equality and love.

At Six Points Theater, we believe in the important role theater can play to address hate. As a very mission-driven organization, we adhere to and strive to advance our mission: “Six Points Theater ignites the hearts and minds of people of all cultural backgrounds by producing theater of the highest artistic standards. Rooted in Jewish content, our work explores differences, illuminates commonalities, and fosters greater understanding among all people.”

We stand with Jews in our community, around the country, and around the world who are enduring anti-Semitism, and we stand with all people who are experiencing bullying or hate. Hate must never be allowed to become normalized. The importance of standing up to hate cannot be overstated.

All people should recognize the importance for standing up for people of all religions and races. As stated by Martin Niemöller, a German theologian and Lutheran Pastor who experienced the rise of the Nazi regime, “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.”

We hope that Six Points Theater stage productions and Doorways programs will continue to bring together diverse individuals to engage in thought-provoking and unifying experiences toward a more peaceful and just community and world.