9/11 Play Cancelled After Objections Over Sponsor
The show, “Performing Tribute,” which was scheduled to be performed at the Interchurch Center in Harlem and traces the stories of six real people whose lives were forever changed on 9/11 and has received wide acclaim since it debuted in 2008, was cancelled because one of the event’s sponsors is is the Cordoba Initiative, a major proponent of the 13-story mosque and community center on Park Place but the official announcement was that the play was cancelled because interest in the play outstripped the size of the venue.
There’s no word on whether the Cordoba House will remain a sponsor.
Thing is, this is precisely the kind of interfaith effort that should be encouraged:
The Cordoba Initiative and the American Society for Muslim Advancement arranged a venue for the event because they wanted to help educate the Muslim community about the impact of the attacks, Kaz said. A poster for the event lists the organizations as sponsors also includes details on their mission to “elevate the discourse on Islam and foster environments of bridge-building and harmony.”
“I really don’t know why anyone would be opposed to people telling their stories about 9/11,” Kaz said. “What better way to start a dialogue?”
The Cordoba Initiative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.