New Arab American Theater Works in 2025!

New Arab American Theater Works 

is entering our ELEVENTH YEAR with a renewed commitment to community and an increased importance of our mission to present and preserve SWANA culture and art.Gaza Monologues Event | November 2023

We are proud to present new and continued programming as we grow and continue to serve as a needed gathering space for the creation of new art in our community.

Our board of directors has stepped up with a $7,250 matching fund — so you can double your impact by making a donation!

YALLA DRUM ENSEMBLE

Yalla Drum Ensemble | Summer 2024

This ongoing program is one that is designed to preserve and present our cultural heritage of SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) drumming through training community members in the traditions of Middle Eastern drumming. We are a multicultural/multiethnic group open to all. Showcases are presented to the larger community in a series of concerts big and small.

Concert in Powderhorn Park | June 2024

Your contribution will help us continue to train our community in this important art form and sustain a vibrant space for cultural expression. 

COMMUNITY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS 

Embody Palestine Workshop | October 2024

Our community driven workshops offer an inviting, low-pressure environment to explore and engage in Arab American Arts. Workshops are open to all with sliding scale fees. These sessions invite everyone to join in, whether for a single workshop or many and are led by members of our community. 

Foraging Stories Workshop | June 2024

Your support allows us to continue to offer these accessible, enriching experiences for all. Look for an exciting new round of workshops in 2025! 

NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

Rosette | Fall 2024

Back by popular demand, our Playwright Incubator Series will return to support new voices in a collaborative setting. With your help, we can provide emerging SWANA and Muslim playwrights the resources and guidance they need to bring our needed perspectives to the stage. 

Keep an eye out for our upcoming 2025 call for submissions as we prepare for the next wave of storytellers.

COMMUNITY CULTURAL SPACE 

New Arab American Theater Works studio space in the Open Book Building

Our studio in the Open Book building serves as more than just a workspace. It is a vital community center where Arab Americans can gather, share ideas, and celebrate our culture and heritage. From meetings to cultural events, it is a space for connection and dialogue.

Your support helps us maintain this inclusive environment where community meets, plans, and creates together.

THANK YOU!