An Original 20-Minute Musical Dramedy

Libretto by Faiza Alex Manaa

Music by Vaheed Ali Talebian

SYNOPSIS: As per Arab tradition, 20-year-old Sami is visiting his hundredth family wedding – or at least that’s what it feels like. While his aunt and uncle, Marwa and Arman, attempt to help set him up with a love of his own, Sami frets over his secret coming out. Meanwhile, Marwa and Arman are worried about protecting secrets of their own.

PRODUCTIONS: International Human Rights Art Festival - The Tank, December 2024, directed by Thalia Ranjbar.

READINGS: Staged reading at NYU Tisch GMTWP directed by Kate Rankine, 2023.