Announcing: MENA Theater Makers Fund Awardees

The historic funding initiative, first of its kind, provides unprecedented and significant investment in MENA theater in the U.S. The 18 exceptional theater organizations awarded showcase the regional and stylistic diversity of MENA artists and organizations.

Awardees are all US-based, serve MENA artists and audiences, and have a budget of less than $500,000. Each will receive $30,000-$45,000 general operating support over two years with additional funding available for each organization to award to MENA artists working in their local communities.

Save the Date: MENATMA 2026 Fall Convening

Mark your calendars! Our next Convening will take place October 23-25, 2026 in San Francisco, CA. Ticketing details will be made available shortly.

MENA Theater Makers Fund Informational Session Video Now Available!

We held a digital informational session about the MENA Theater Makers Fund on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1pm EST / 12pm CST / 10am PST.

Meet Sarah Dahnke

Join us welcoming Arab-American arts leader, choreographer and educator Sarah Dahnke as MENA Theater Maker Alliance’s new General Manager!