Cast members from The Public Theater’s acclaimed revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will gather in Central Park on the International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 21 for a “Be-In” celebrating peace and love. The “Be-In” is free and the public is invited to Frisbee Hill to share flowers, stories, food and music in commemoration of the global holiday honoring peace and unity.
The “Be-In” will take place from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Frisbee Hill, located just north of the Sheep Meadow Café. The nearest park entrance is at 69th St. and Central Park West. At the climax of Act 1 of HAIR, the characters attend a “Be-In” in Central Park where they burn their draft cards and unite against war and global violence.“When we first heard about the International Day of Peace, we knew it would be a great opportunity to further spread the message of peace and harmony that we’ve been advocating in HAIR,” said HAIR cast member Andrew Kober. “The ‘Be-In’ is a chance to gather in the park as a community and spend some time together on love and unity.”
The United Nations' International Day of Peace is a global holiday where individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. In the 1960s, a “Be-In” was a peaceful gathering of anti-war protesters. One of the most historically significant “Be-Ins” was held in April 1968 in Central Park’s Sheep Meadow. It drew more than 10,000 people who celebrated life and love with chants, fellowship, and singing.Photo Credit Michel Daniel
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