New York Theatre Workshop has announced details for their For The Culture Series for We Live in Cairo. Featuring a book, music & lyrics by Jonathan Larson Grant winners and NYTW Usual Suspects The Lazours (Night Side Songs), choreography and movement direction by Ann Yee (Next to Normal), and direction by Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Taibi Magar (The Half-God of Rainfall), We Live in Cairo will begin previews October 9, 2024, at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E 4th Street), with opening night set for October 27, for a run through November 24, 2024.
Through their 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.
For the Culture affinity events will be held on select dates and will include the following:
Tuesday October 15 – AFTERWORDS: 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.
Wednesday October 16 @ 5pm – MENA SOCIAL NIGHT
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. Location TBA.
Wednesday October 16 – AFTERWORDS: 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.
Saturday October 19 @ 1pm – NYTW OPEN HOUSE
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-served beginning at 4pm. 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.
Sunday October 20 – HORREYA NIGHT
Keep the music going! Join MENA artists after the evening performance 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…