Artist of different spiritual paths transcend the walls of religious conflict and ignorance, using their personal stories to explore avenues of healing, wholeness and peace.

Artists: George Abe, Deema Dabis, Cesar Domingues Guizar, Saria Idana, Danielle Licht, Ameena Mirza, Jason Park, Marie-Francoise Theodore, Carla Vega

Performed January 10, 2009 at the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy

Leaps of Faith is presented by Great Leap Inc., as part of their Collaboratory VI project.

Leaps of Faith and Great Leap are supported in part by the California Arts Council, California Community Foundation, Cecilia Nakamura Arts Fund, Frances E. Williams' Artist Grants, LA Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Northrup Grumman Corporation and Southern California Edison. Additional funding was provided by the City of West Hollywood, the Culver City Performance Arts Grant Program with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment, and individual donors.

Co-Sponsors: Japanese American National Museum, Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Group, Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress, Metivta, Three Cousins, Muslim Public Affairs Council, and the Progressive Jewish Alliance. (less info)