An open letter and a bill of rights, in the interest of more stage works representing the full diversity and humanity of Middle Eastern Americans.
Central Stage is a non-affiliated organization with a mission to promote arts and culture, with an emphasis on Persian arts and culture, by providing an affordable space where the artistic community can explore creative expression, promote cultural dialogue, and share knowledge through performing and visual arts. (Richmond, CA)
Dunya Productions creates art and performance that will inspire and impassion our audience to engage with the global struggle for social and political justice. We seek to amplify the voices of the Middle East, North African, and Arab (MENAA+) people as well as other marginalized communities. (Seattle, WA)
Golden Thread Productions, founded in 1996, is the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East. We produce passionate and provocative plays from or about the Middle East that celebrate the multiplicity of its perspectives and identities. (San Francisco, CA)
Through Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi at Cleveland Public Theatre, Arabic-speaking communities of Cleveland share vital, life-affirming stories celebrating family, dignity, and freedom of expression. These stories affirm a rich heritage and seek to move Cleveland to shed preconceptions and stereotypes, and grow empathy and understanding. (Cleveland, OH)
New Arab American Theater Works is an organization that presents new work by Arab American theatre artists. We strive to benefit under represented Arab, Arab American and Muslim artists locally, nationally and internationally. (Minneapolis, MN)
Noor Theatre Is an Obie-winning company dedicated to supporting, developing and producing the work of theatre artists of Middle Eastern descent. Our programming supports work at different stages of development, whether early drafts of new plays or world premiere productions. (New York City, NY)
Peydah Theatre Company is a company of Iranian-American actors and theatre makers who have gathered with the goal of creating work that tells our stories without apology, reservation, or limitations. Peydah is committed to voicing stories from all aspects of Iranian life. (New York City, NY)
Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble was founded in 2019 as the first Iranian theatre company in Seattle, USA. At Seda Theatre, we want to amplify and give voice to the issues and stories of immigrants by creating work on stage and through imagination and art. (Seattle, WA)
Silk Road Cultural Center is a Chicago-based interdisciplinary arts organization rooted in the modern communities of the historic Silk Roads, including our diaspora communities. We embrace the arts as a catalyst for connecting people, places, histories, and futures. (Chicago, IL)