Arab and Muslim voices are far too seldom heard in the American theatre. Often when they are, it’s in service to affirming worst fears and stereotypes. As an antidote to this crisis of representation, we established Crescent and Star, an initiative grounded in our commitments to commissioning new plays and supporting Arab American and Muslim American playwrights. Creating complicated, three dimensional stories informed by personal experiences of identity, community, tradition, and faith, is the primary goal. For when Arab and Muslim artists have a forum to explore the challenges and complexities of their lives, the seeds for change are inevitably sown.
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