Community

New York Theatre Workshop’s Core Values are to inspire deeper understanding, welcome learning and growth, to celebrate community, and to live its values.

Through our For The Culture Series (FTC), NYTW seeks to bridge the gap between the world we know and the world we are actively striving to build – where we harness the power of theatre to deepen human connections by learning and growing from the lived experiences of each other; connect through art, shared customs, traditions and heritage(s); and where we amplify artists and work by traditionally underrepresented groups or individuals, creating access to the Workshop for historically marginalized communities in order to build and sustain authentic relationships with our fellow community members and theatergoers.

AFTERWORDS & SHOPTALKS

We’d love to welcome you to a wide-ranging series of free post events surrounding We Live in Cairo. All Afterwords and Shoptalks are include with your ticket to that performance. 

OCTOBER 15 – Designing We Live in Cairo 
Please join us for a post-show conversation with members of the creative team to hear about the development of We Live in Cairo. Moderated by NYTW Community Engagement Associate, Gaven Trinidad.

OCTOBER 16 – Artist Activism
Stick around after the performance for a discussion about artist activism and the impact of artists in the fight for human rights. The panel is co-sponsored by the MENA Artists Initiative. 

OCTOBER 22 – In Conversation with Daniel & Patrick Lazour and Taibi Magar
Please join us following the performance in a conversation with writers Daniel & Patrick Lazour and director Taibi Magar to hear about the origins of the piece, their multi-year collaboration, and the journey of bringing We Live In Cairo to New York Theatre Workshop. Moderated by NYTW Associate Artistic Director, Theatre and Productions, Aaron Malkin.

OCTOBER 29 – Solidarity Across Movements
How do different political and cultural grassroots activist movements create solidarity among each other? Join us for a conversation with activists who are working on the ground in different social justice movements. This panel is sponsored by the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP).

NOVEMBER 9 – Queer Arab Representation on Stage
Join a conversation after the matinee performance with artists of the We Live in Cairo to discuss LGBTQ+ Arab representation on stage. This conversation is co-sponsored by Tarab NYC. 

NOVEMBER 12 – Shoptalk 
Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member. 

NOVEMBER 13 – The Genealogy of Song 
How do you write a song for the stage? Playwright and songwriter Mona Pirnot (I Love You So Much I Could Die) joins Daniel & Patrick Lazour to explore the power of song in shaping theatrical narratives. 

NOVEMBER 19 – Shoptalk 
Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member.

NOVEMBER 20 – TIMEP x Dartmouth Night
Join us for a post-show discussion with Dartmouth professor Ezzedine Fishere, a novelist and diplomat who has been engaged with Egyptian pro-democracy groups since the 2011 Tahrir Uprising. This event is co-sponsored by Dartmouth College and the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP). 

NOVEMBER 21 – “HOP” x Dartmouth Night
Stick around after the performance for a special conversation with the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College as we reflect on the fruitful multi-decade collaboration between Dartmouth & NYTW that has supported thousands of artists working on projects from Rent to Hadestown to We Live in Cairo.

PARTNER EVENTS

RSVP to a partner event by clicking the date next to the event title. Please note that tickets to We Live in Cairo is not included in your RSVP to any partner event and must be purchased separately. Space is extremely limited at all events. If you have questions or are interested in supporting any of these events, please email Community Engagement Coordinator Gaven Trinidad.

OCTOBER 16 – MENA Social Night
5pm at Horus Cafe
TIMEP’s quarterly MENA Social Night is coming to NYC! Join the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) and the MENA Artists Initiative at a special pre-show gathering to celebrate We Live in Cairo before attending the evening performance.

OCTOBER 19 – NYTW Open House
Info Table: 1-4 pm, Tour times: 4:30, 5:00, 5:30 pm
New York Theatre Workshop, 83 East 4th Street
As part of LES Arts & Culture Open House, New York Theatre Workshop will open its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at We Live in Cairo. The tours will bring the public through the theatre and administrative building, at which they will learn the history of the theatre and its spaces. In addition, an information table will be available throughout the afternoon, where you can ask staff members about upcoming community programs. Spots for tours are limited and will be first come, first serve. Sign-ups will be at our table the day of the event. Please note that access to parts of the building during the tour are via a stoop and several flights of stairs.

OCTOBER 20 – Horreya Night
NYTW 4th Street Theatre, 83 East 4th Street
Keep the music going! Join MENA artists after the show to celebrate the first performances of We Live in Cairo. Join us for light bites and an Open Mic night for artists to share original poetry, music, dance, and other forms of artistic expression. This event is co-sponsored by MENA Artist Initiative. Horreya Night will be held in the Fourth Street Theatre which is accessed by climbing eight steps from street level. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

OCTOBER 26 – Tarab NYC Night
4pm at The Gray Mare
Join Tarab NYC for a pre-show gathering to talk and mingle with fellow LGBTQ+ Arabs at the Gray Mare. After the fun, take the short walk over to NYTW for the evening performance of We Live in Cairo. The Gray Mare which is accessed by three steps down into the restaurant.

NOVEMBER 7 – Cross-Solidarity Gathering
5pm at Horus Cafe on B
Join the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) for a pre-show gathering to uplift the powerful work of cross-solidarity movements. Students, activists, organizers:, let’s break bread and support each other as a community.

NOVEMBER 10 – Noor Night
5pm at Horus Cafe on B
Mix and mingle with fellow MENA artists! Join NYTW Company-in-Residence Noor Theatre for a pre-show event before heading to a performance of We Live in Cairo. This gathering is co-sponsored by Noor Theatre and MENA Artists Initiative.

MASTERCLASSES

OCTOBER 29 – Masterclass with David Bengali
NYTW 4th Street Theatre, 83 East 4th Street
5:30pm-7pm
Projection and lighting designer David Bengali (We Live in Cairo, Here There Are Blueberries) will delve into his artistic process and collaborative approach to projections. This masterclass will be held in the Fourth Street Theatre which is accessed by climbing eight steps from street level. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator. Reserve your space

NOVEMBER 11 – Masterclass with The Lazours
NYTW 4th Street Theatre, 83 East 4th Street
5:30pm-7pm
Work on your original song! BYO instrument and dive in at this masterclass to explore songwriting with the duo behind We Live in Cairo, Daniel & Patrick Lazour. Space is limited. This masterclass will be held in the Fourth Street Theatre which is accessed by climbing eight steps from street level. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator. Reserve your space

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