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From NYTW To Tahrir Square, With Love

When We Live in Cairo came to NYTW, Literary Manager Salma Zohdi knew it would be a specific kind of experience. Not only would she be working in her capacity as an NYTW staff member, she was also the co-dramaturg of a piece that was about her homeland. In this deeply personal essay, Salma reflects on her journey with We Live in Cairo.

December 13, 2024 by Salma Zohdi, NYTW Literary Manager