# 12 Stages of Resistance: IHRAF Unveils 60 Performances For Its Eighth Annual Festival - Published: 2026-11-10 - Author: [Diversity News](https://diversitynews.io/author/diversitynews-io.md) - Topics: [News](https://diversitynews.io/news.md) - Source: https://diversitynews.io/news/12-stages-of-resistance-ihraf-unveils-60-performances-for-its-eighth-annual-festival/ - Publication: Diversity News - Publisher: Connectively (Terkel, Inc.) - Editorial policy: https://diversitynews.io/editorial-policy/ [![](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/medium/1245280/ihraf-2026-logo.png)](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/large/1245280/ihraf-2026-logo.png#2992x2774) Where performance meets activism *From theatre and dance to spoken word, music, and performance art, the International Human Rights Art Festival brings artists and activists together.* **This year's IHRAF Festival is a continuation of our commitment - and that of our artists: stand courageously for the highest ideals, regardless of the consequences."”** — Tom Block, Founder and Executive Director NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /[EINPresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/)/ -- The [International Human Rights Art Festival](https://humanrightsartmovement.org/ihraf-festival-2026) (IHRAF), the founding and signature event of the growing International Human Rights Art Movement, announces their complete program including 12 performance blocks from December 7–13, 2026, at wild project (195 E. 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009). Tickets ($25) are available for purchase at [https://onthestage.tickets/show/the-international-human-rights-art-movement/6ac7fa11b602a7c1ec8d780c/tickets#/productions-view](https://onthestage.tickets/show/the-international-human-rights-art-movement/6ac7fa11b602a7c1ec8d780c/tickets#/productions-view) The schedule: Monday December 7 - 7:00 PM - Short Play Festival Tuesday December 8 - 7:00 PM - Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Wednesday December 9 - 7:00 PM - Celebration of Women Wednesday December 9 - 8:30 PM - Celebration of Human Rights Thursday December 10 - 7:00 PM - Celebration of Immigration Thursday December 10 - 8:30 PM - Celebration of Becoming Friday December 11 - 7:00 PM - Civil Disobedience, Curated event by Dakota Silvey Friday December 11 - 8:30 PM - EVERYTHING IS UNDER CONTROL, Curated event by ArteEast Saturday December 12 - 3:00 PM - Curated event by Mare Nostrum Elements Saturday December 12 - 7:00 PM - And Scene, Curated event by Mick Szal Sunday December 13 - 3:00 PM - Short Performance Festival Sunday December 13 - 7:00 PM - Purposeful Bodies Together in Hope, Curated event by BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Tom Block (Founder and Executive Director) is a 50-times produced playwright, author of thirteen books, and 25+ year exhibiting visual artist. He has had his plays produced, shown his artwork and spoken about his ideas throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East. Tom founded the International Human Rights Art Festival at Dixon Place (NYC) in March 2017. tomblock.com Costanza Bugiani (Festival Assistant Producer) is an Italian theatre-maker who moved to the U.S. six years ago. She co-founded Teatro del Mantice acting company based in Florence. She co-produced sweet prince (February 2025 - currently touring the Northeast) and Hamlet (La Mama Experimental Theatre Club, NYC, August 2022) with the company Junkyard Shakespeare. She worked as Covid Safety Manager for multiple productions and theaters during the covid epidemic at Paper Mill Playhouse (2022); worked as a temporary intern at The Tank (2023); attended the Summer Intensive Program at Atlantic Acting School (2024); and she is the associate producer for In Scena! Italian Theater Festival in New York. 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