The Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers

Khawla Ibraheem — A KNOCK ON THE ROOF

Episode Summary

Playwright-performer Khawla Ibraheem joins the podcast to share the story of creating the character of Mariam, the narrator of A Knock the Roof, a play that charts the terror of a mother living in Gaza at the outbreak of war. The conversation explores the power of theater to demonstrate the humanity of Palestinians living under war conditions, the experience of developing this play in front of audiences around the world, and the responsibility of telling one woman's story. Don't miss this riveting episode with Khawla Ibraheem.

Episode Notes

A Knock On The Roof runs at New York Theater Workshop through February 16th. It is presented by the Under the Radar Festival. For more information, please visit www.nytw.org.