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OCT
8
The Privileges of Pioneering: Discussion with Palestinian-American playwright Betty Shamieh
Date:
Friday, 08 Oct 2021
Time:
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Virtual event registration: https://tinyurl.com453ek5az
Department:
Asian Studies Center
Event Details:

The Michigan State University Department of Theatre invites you to join us on Friday, October 8 at 11AM EDT for "The Privileges of Pioneering" a free virtual discussion with Palestinian American playwright Betty Shamieh.

Shamieh will discuss her experiences as a pioneering Palestinian American voice in American theatre and the challenges of overcoming self-censorship. She will also read an excerpt of her latest work.

Shamieh is a Palestinian American playwright and author of fifteen plays. Her productions include THE BLACK EYED (New York Theatre Workshop & The Magic Theatre), FIT FOR A QUEEN (Classical Theatre of Harlem), TERRITORIES (EU Capital of Culture Festival & The Magic Theatre) and ROAR (The New Group). A New York Times Critics' Pick, ROAR was the first play about an Arab-American family produced off-Broadway and is widely taught at universities across the country. In 2016, she was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for Drama and Performance Art. She was named a UNESCO Young Artist for Intercultural Dialogue and her works have translated into seven languages. Shamieh is currently the Mellon Playwright-in-residence at the Classical Theatre of Harlem. Learn more at: www.bettyshamieh.com

Attendees must register in advance for this event. To register visit: https://tinyurl.com453ek5az