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With humor, and sweat, Ari'el Stachel tackles tough questions of identity

Ari'el Stachel, a Tony Award-winning actor, uses his one-man show "Out of Character" to explore his complex identity, blending humor with deep introspection. The show, which has been staged at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, delves into Stachel's experiences growing up as the child of a Yemeni Jewish immigrant in Berkeley, California, his struggles with cultural identity, and his journey to embrace his heritage. Stachel humorously recounts his attempts to fit into American culture, including changing his name and appearance, and his eventual acceptance of his roots, highlighted by his time in the Israeli army and his career in entertainment. Through storytelling, he addresses themes of race, ethnicity, and self-acceptance, making the audience laugh while also prompting them to think about their own identities and the societal constructs around them.

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