"Three's Company" - An Interview with the 3G Collective (Part 2)

Welcome back for Part 2 of my discussion with 3G Collective: John Reed, Shany Dagan, and Jana Krumholtz!Three grandchildren of Holocaust survivors are using their talents as dancers, actors, and choreographers to tell their families' stories through powerful artistic performances.• John describes his journey from watching his sister dance to becoming a professional dancer and choreographer• John shares his experience working on "Amid Falling Walls," an off-Broadway show featuring Yiddish songs written in concentration camps and ghettos• Shany discusses her transition from Israeli contemporary dance to American theater and aerial circus arts• Shany explains her dance memoir featuring her grandparents' Holocaust survival stories performed simultaneously on stage• Jana talks about her commercial dance career highlights including performing on SNL and Lip Sync Battle• The artists explain how they formed the 3G Collective after discovering their connected histories• Each artist describes their individual shows exploring third-generation Holocaust trauma and resilience• They discuss why third-generation stories provide unique perspectives on Holocaust history and intergenerational trauma• The collective emphasizes that their art demonstrates Jewish resilience - "they didn't win, we're still here"Follow the 3G Collective on Instagram at @thirdgenproject for information about their upcoming performance at Arts On Site on August 7th.TopDogToursTopDogTours is your walking tour company. Available in New York, Philly, Boston, & Toronto!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show