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Peace Now in a Nutshell
At the height of the Nicaraguan revolution, two New York City high school teachers fall in love, despite their conflicting responses to the revolution. Once they surrender to their love, however, they are hurled into a life-and-death crisis, even as they guide two of their students through a star-crossed romance.
Overview
In every generation, people of goodwill throughout the world yearn to live in peace. They yearn not just for the absence of war, but for the fullness of life made possible when justice and compassion rule the hearts of humankind.
With searing questions and soaring melodies, Peace Now offers a vision of how we can embrace life and make peace in the world. By taking responsibility for themselves and others, the characters in this play demonstrate what it means to live life with integrity. The play calls us to recognize how our actions impact the lives of others, and how we must make sacrifices to live in peace.
In an age when people are yearning for heroes, the characters in Peace Now wrestle with complex issues and make noble choices. Young people turn to trustworthy adults for guidance and direction. Courage and hope are fueled by people genuinely caring for one another.
Transforming the world with love is an ambitious undertaking. But someone has to do it. Come on a journey where loving hearts discover the power to transform the world.
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