The Guthrie Theater presents a New Arab American Theater Works production of
Zafira and the Resistance
by KATHRYN HADDAD
directed by MALEK NAJJAR and ZEINA SALAME
Back by popular demand
With a controversial leader in power and Islamophobic sentiments on the rise, an Arab American teacher and her community get swept into the chaos. What will happen when her high school becomes a center for the government's new agenda? This compelling new play by Minnesota playwright Kathryn Haddad takes a critical look at Arab American identity, institutional racism and the generational fears of Arab and Muslim communities.
New Arab American Theater Works is a collective of Minnesota-based Arab, Arab American and Muslim theater artists. Their mission is to present new theater works that fill a local and national void of Arab American voices and provide opportunities for them to present their stories through theater. Learn more at www.newarabamericantheaterworks.org.
Ticket prices
Tickets range from $9 to $32. Seating is general admission.
General admission |
|
Preview: October 11, 2019 |
$9 |
Thursday and Sunday evenings; Sunday matinees |
$25 |
Friday and Saturday evenings |
$32 |
Run time
Approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes (including intermission)
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
Zafira and the Resistance
Dowling Studio
Accessibility
*ASL Interpreted Performances
*Audio Described Performances
*Open Captioned Performances
Venue info
Zafira and the Resistance will take place in the Dowling Studio.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
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Zafira and the Resistance
Dowling Studio