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Myriam Ali-Ahmad/ bateekh theater productions
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What happens when we dare to step into the life of the other with an open heart that sings a song of our shared humanity?
2024 Hollywood Fringe Winner of Best Solo Performance Award, Handala is a show written and performed by Myriam Ali-Ahmad. After interviewing Palestinians, Myriam has compiled their stories into a solo show that honors and celebrates Palestinian life, with the direction of Becca Khalil and Mahmoud AboBaker.
Through the arts of drama, poetry and storytelling, this performance takes us on a journey in Palestine, sailing from one Palestinian to another, navigating the ups and downs of the land, through stories of love, life and resistance, and telling the real story of Palestine, in the eyes of its dignified people.
This is a celebration of Palestine. This is a celebration of Palestinian life and culture. This is a call for action to preserve such beauty.
Proceeds go to Gaza.
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September 14, 2024 5.00pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 15, 2024 12.30pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 19, 2024 8.00pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
About the Artist
Myriam Ali-Ahmad is a SWANA actor, writer and producer from Lebanon. She trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts where she received the Charles Jehlingers Award, an award given to honour recipients' excellence as an actor and human being. Previous recipients include Robert Redford, Grace Kelly, Danny DeVito, Spencer Tracy, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain. Myriam's previous theater credits include Lord of the Flies (Jack), Vinegar Tom (Alice), August Osage County (Violet.) Her leading goal in her career is to use her talents and skills to contribute to the changing of the world through projects that directly tackle causes she cares about and believes in. She vows to use her voice and dedicate her career to the Palestinian fight for liberation and to fighting all forms of oppression.
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This event is appropriate for ages 7+
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