Loss & Gain is a new youth project dealing with the subject of loss, featuring a 45 minute performance written and performed by New York City teens. It is led by renowned director/author/composer Elizabeth Swados.

While the events of September 11th 2001 were the original impetus for the project, the theme has expanded to include all sorts of loss: life, community, self, etc. In music, rap and spoken word, Loss & Gain cast members share personal stories of grief and coping, helping audience members realize that they are not alone in their personal experiences.

After each performance, HAI facilitators encourage audience members to share their individual perspectives and may help them find constructive ways of framing hurtful experiences within themselves.

Performances

This production began touring New York youth venues December, 2003.

Sponsors

HAI would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of Loss & Gain:
The Ford Foundation
The Schnurmacher Foundation
The Starr Foundation
Tribune New York Foundation
The Laura B. Vogler Foundation

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