A Hybrid Collaboration
🌟 Join us later this month for our workshop production of Karissa Murrell Myers' "Black Bear Island," in partnership with Stage Center Theatre of NEIU. 🐻
Learn more about our exciting collaboration by checking out the video below! 🎥
🎟️ And don't forget to secure your tickets for the April 17 - 27 run. You won't want to miss this riveting gothic magical-realism thriller!
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/U-Pass/6605
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Only Three Days Left
There are only 3 days left to give in 2022!
Your support enables Silk Road Rising to leverage stories as a destination and a meeting place; a sanctuary for healing ourselves and healing our communities at a time when it is needed most. We have exciting plans to expand our legacy in the coming year, but we can’t do it alone.
Help Silk Road Rising prepare for our most ambitious year yet by making your donation today!
https://www.silkroadrising.org/donate
Over the past year, thousands of people across Chicagoland and beyond were introduced to new perspectives, provided platforms to share stories, and encouraged to make connections they didn’t even know existed.
Your support makes this all possible!
Join us this #GivingTuesday by making a tax-deductible donation to Silk Road Rising so that we can continue to foster healing and reconciliation in our city and our world.
Giving thanks to you, our Silk Road Rising family! We want to express our sincere gratitude for the gifts of community and love that continue to inspire our work.
Wishing you a restorative and blessed Thanksgiving!
An Intoxicating Journey
In this essay, Silk Road Rising Founding Artistic Director Jamil Khoury discusses "Detour Guide" and how through song, dance, and story the show skillfully expresses Karim Nagi's unique pan-Arabism.
"Detour Guide" runs through April 7! Get tickets here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1000466
Read the essay below or engage with this video to hear Jamil read it to you.
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"An Intoxicating Journey"
Written by Jamil Khoury, Founding Artistic Director, Silk Road Rising
Karim Nagi is an Egyptian American storyteller, musician, and dancer, and the creative force behind "Detour Guide," a discerningly entertaining alternative tour of the Arab World. Wielding lyrics, percussion & an urban soundscape, Karim takes audiences on a musical journey through a part of our planet all too often discarded for being “mysterious,” “foreboding,” and unduly “complicated.” But for me, "Detour Guide" is a stroll down memory lane, coupling nostalgia with stark reality and romanticism with risk.
Upon first hearing Karim’s songs, I was overcome with an intoxicating sense of déjà vu. The kind of giddiness you might associate with trick-or-treating as a child. For Karim’s lyrics induce flashbacks, recalling a spirit of Arab nationalism I encountered decades ago. And I don’t even know that he set out to evoke Arab nationalism! Certainly not the Arab nationalism that gave us despotism and authoritarianism, and the persecution of non-Arabs.
Karim’s pan-Arabism is genuine, one that exudes love, not only for his native Egypt but for the 22 countries of the Arab World. That is, the Arab World as defined by the League of Arab States. While some “purists” might deny the Arabness of two or three of those states, Karim takes an all-inclusive view. Which may lead you to wonder, who is an Arab? The simplest definition suggests someone with origins in a predominantly Arabic-speaking country. In this case, simple is the path of least resistance.
But back to Arab nationalism. In conjurin
Trailer for "Obstacle Course"
We had a WONDERFUL week screening Jamil Khoury's new video play, "Obstacle Course." We loved hearing audience reactions alongside meaningful debate and discussion centered on the play's themes.
If you missed it, check out the trailer below!
"Elevated": Novid Parsi on his play, THROUGH THE ELEVATED LINE
“The play is asking people to think about what is happening right now in our country in terms of how we look at immigrants, foreigners, and ourselves.”
There are just two weeks left of THROUGH THE ELEVATED LINE — buy your tickets now! web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/975703
Dickens’ beloved tale of aspiration, intrigue, and romance is thrillingly transplanted to a colonized India by award-winning British Bengali playwright Tanika Gupta. In a vibrant clash of cultures, classes, and conscience, Gupta's brilliant adaptation expands Dickens' enduring question: Is it worth losing who you are for who you might become?
"Urge for Going" and "The Victims" are the final two plays of our "Semitic Commonwealth" reading series! Don't miss either this weekend: http://bit.ly/semcomm
6 Plays. 3 Weekends. 1 Hope.
Purchase tickets for this weekend's plays: http://bit.ly/semcomm
"The Zionists" by Zohar Tirosh-Polk: Sonya writes a goodbye letter, Morris makes one fatal decision, Sheila clings and doesn’t let go, and the band rocks on.
"Tennis in Nablus" by Ismail Khalidi: Set in Nablus in the spring of 1939, "Tennis in Nablus" brings to life the last days of the Arab Revolt as the people of Palestine attempt for one last time to drive out the British.
"Semitic Commonwealth" Week 1
"Semitic Commonwealth" begins this weekend with "Scenes from 69* Years" by Hannah Khalil (Feb 10 - 11) and "The Admission" by Motti Lerner (Feb 11 - 12). Tickets and more information at: www.SemiticCommonwealth.org
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The heart of "Christmas at Christine's"
"It's fun to get stuff, but what I really like is figuring out what I can give." - Christine Bunuan, Actor & Singer
Our first ever holiday show is a gift to you: A celebration of immigrants, friendship, and the heart and soul of the American Dream.
"Christmas at Christine's" - Now thru December 23 only! 🎁 SilkRoadChristmas.org/the-show/
Christmas tree song
A little holiday cheer to start your week! Christine Bunuan sings "The Happiest Christmas Tree."
Fun Fact: This song was originally sung by Nat King Cole in 1959.
CHRISTMAS AT CHRISTINE'S starts in 3 days! 🎄 www.SilkRoadChristmas.org
The heart of "Christmas at Christine's"
The best gifts come from the heart. CHRISTMAS AT CHRISTINE'S Christine Bunuan reminisces about how the gift of music delivered joy to her family one Christmas.
What's the most thoughtful holiday gift that you've given a family member?
Christmas tree song
Christine Bunuan is definitely "The Happiest Christmas Tree."
CHRISTMAS AT CHRISTINE'S starts in 6 days! 🎄 www.SilkRoadChristmas.org
"Christmas at Christine's" invitation
CHRISTMAS AT CHRISTINE'S actor & playwright Christine Bunuan shares a special Thanksgiving message and invitation.
Learn more about the show at www.SilkRoadChristmas.org
The heart of "Christmas at Christine's"
"It's fun to get stuff, but what I really like is figuring out what I can give." - Christine Bunuan
The warmth and joy of the season is truly the heart of CHRISTMAS AT CHRISTINE'S, a new holiday musical revue about family, culture, and love.
Starts December 1. Info & tickets 🎁 SilkRoadChristmas.org
The heart of "Christmas at Christine's"
Playwight and actor Christine Bunuan shares the inspiration and joy at the heart of CHRISTMAS AT CHRISTINE'S, her new play about family, culture, and love.
Info & tickets ➞ SilkRoadChristmas.org
The heart of "Christmas at Christine's"
Playwright and actor Christine Bunuan gives you an exclusive first look into her upcoming show, "Christmas at Christine's," which will have its world premiere this December.
