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The OCTOBER 7 play is to be performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The truth about Israel’s darkest day is going to be staged at America's cultural epicenter. Buy tickets for OCTOBER 7 at The Kennedy Center on Jan. 28, 2026, using the link in profile.

It's important to hear how OCTOBER 7 impacted people. College student Izzy, saw the recent OCTOBER 7 performance in Washington, DC.

Here's a peek behind the scenes at Jeff Gurner, directing a rehearsal for the recent OCTOBER 7 production at the Trump Kennedy Center.  Where should we bring the production next?

The cast from OCTOBER 7 did an amazing job bringing the words of survivors to life. To those who have seen the play, which story resonated with you the most?  (Actresses Arielle Shiri & Madeleine Marlowe)

The Federalist understood what makes OCTOBER 7 unique. The truth is compelling.

"Even the baby was quiet..." From the recent performance of OCTOBER 7 at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Where should we bring the performance next? (Actors Kirsten Krohn as the grandmother Michal Biliya and Hailey Sara Schwartz as her grandaughter)

Israel - October 7 - "I never thought this could happen to us because we are really, really good people..." (Actor Yuval Jonas)

In Israel, you can be relieved that Hamas "only" murdered your daughter. (Actor David Cagan)

Sarah Jackson survived the Holocaust. Almost 80 years later, she was able to provide shelter for survivors of the Nova party massacre.

"Those savages... they killed him."  A scene from the OCTOBER 7 performance at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.  (Actors David Cagan playing Itamar Alus, of Blessed Memory, Kirsten Krohn, playing Michal Biliya)

"We did not leave anyone behind..." Zaki Misraki saved almost 100 people that day.  (Actor Linus Gelber)

"Shoot the jews!" That is what the attacker were all about. It takes courage to share what happened on OCTOBER 7.... You have to listen. (actor @neev159)

WHAT A PERFORMANCE! Standing ovation for the OCTOBER 7 play at The Trump Kennedy Center. What an incredible night

“We are so proud and privileged to have met them, and honored that they trusted us with their testimony,” says McAleer. “Audiences, and the world should never forget these stories.” Buy tickets for OCTOBER 7 at The Kennedy Center on Jan. 28, 2026, using the link in profile.

The Kennedy Center will host a dramatized staged reading of OCTOBER 7, written by Irish journalists Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney. Tickets for OCTOBER 7 at The Kennedy Center on January 28 can be purchased using the link in the profile. L to R- Hila Naus, Linu Gelber

The attacks on October 7 left thousands of innocent families shattered. The world should never forget. Tickets for OCTOBER 7 at The Kennedy Center on January 28 can be purchased using the link in the profile.

The OCTOBER 7 play actually opens on October 6th.  It was the last day Israelis knew peace. Hamas stormed villages, kibbutzs, and homes to spread as much hurt and pain as they possibly could. They murdered men, women, children and babies.

“We are so proud and privileged to have met them, and honored that they trusted us with their testimony,” said playwright Phelim McAleer.  Tickets for OCTOBER 7 at The Kennedy Center on January 28 can be purchased using the link in the profile.

OCTOBER 7 has received widespread critical acclaim for its emotional depth and unflinching honesty. Now its coming to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.  Tickets for OCTOBER 7 at The Kennedy Center tickets on Jan 28th can be bought using the link in the profile.

"OCTOBER 7 the play is an extraordinary historical record of humanity, surviving, and fighting back against the forces of darkness." - Phelim McAleer Tickets for OCTOBER 7 at The Kennedy Center on January 28 can be purchased using the link in the profile.

“They are a cross section of Israelis – young and old, secular and religious – who now share this common bond of having lived through October 7,” says McAleer. OCTOBER 7 the play is coming to the Kennedy Center on Jan. 28th. Tickets in bio