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New Arab American Theater works is an organization that presents new work by Arab American theatre artists.

New Arab American Theater Works was founded as a collective of Minnesota based Arab, Arab American and Muslim Theater artists with a wide variety of strengths as writers, performers, educators, and theater makers who have been presenting theater locally, nationally and internationally for over 20 years. We have worked together, and in the broader community, in many capacities including non-profit,

education, and professional theater. We created a collective to present new theater works by Arab Americans to fill a void in the local and national scene where Arab American theater artists lack voice and opportunities to present our own stories. Our work gives new perspective to on the terms “Arab”, “Middle Eastern” and “Muslim” terms thrown around in the news media and still continue to be equated with “terrorist” and “war” and “oppressive”. We strive to benefit under represented Arab, Arab American and Muslim artists locally, nationally and internationally.

04/16/2026

One day of storytime sessions are complete! Another to go! 🥳

Our first day of storytime sessions with Cathy Camper was a success! Today, Cathy made her way to the Breck School and the Children's Museum of MN. We had such a joyous time educating children about Arab American traditions and sharing some cool seed art 🙏🏻

Don't miss your chance to see Cathy tomorrow, April 16th, at our 6:30 PM artist talk at Open Book! 🔥🔥

04/15/2026

The Arab American arts OG's reunited for dinner 🙏🏻

Last night, long-time organizers from New Arab American Theater Works and convened to welcome our esteemed seed artist and children's author, Cathy Camper, who's here as a visiting artist. The Arab American arts scene has a long, robust history in the Twin Cities and we were grateful for the chance to celebrate our longtime engagement, unite with old friends, and welcome back an Arab American trailblazer to our community. 👑🫂

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO HEAR CATHY SPEAK!

Cathy is touring elementary schools across the Twin Cities to read her award-winning Arab American children's books and seed art! 🏅She will also be giving an artist talk at Open Book on Thursday evening, organized by NAATW and co-sponsored by Mizna!🔥🔥

📆 Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm

📍 Open Book Performance Hall (1011 S Washington Ave Minneapolis)

04/08/2026

Yalla Drum has a new look! Check out this amazing new logo designed by the incredible 👏 T-shirts with our new design will be available for sale at our upcoming Spring events! Don't miss your chance to rep the coolest Arab American ensemble in Minnesota 😌

04/01/2026

New Arab American Theater Works mourns the passage of Minnesota's Arab American pillar Salah Fattah 💔

Founder of the Minneapolis-based Amwaaj ensemble, Salah was a passionate musician, teacher, mentor, and leader in the Arab American arts community. A pharmacist by training, and a musician by calling, Salah spent his life uplifting Arab American arts in performances across the Twin Cities. He was an avid supporter of Arab American arts organizations in the community, and a teacher to so many. Minnesota’s arts ecosystem wouldn't be what it is today without his tireless contributions and brilliance. 🙏🏻

03/29/2026

We're so honored to have as a cosponsor for our upcoming Artist Talk with award-winning Lebanese American children's author and seed artist, Cathy Camper!

Among countless book awards and honors, Cathy is a 2023 Arab American Children's Book Award Winner for her book "Arab Arab All Year Long!" Moreover, she was the first artist to popularize depictions of BIPOC revolutionary figures at the Minnesota State Fair Seed Art Competition. 🔥🔥

Join New Arab American Theater Works to hear from a remarkable artist who's won numerous awards for her revolutionary, BIPOC-focused visual art and literature. 🙏🏻

📆 Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm

📍 Open Book Performance Hall | 1011 S Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

03/28/2026

Businesses and organizations: invest in one of the largest SWANA playwright festivals in Minnesota! 💪🏻

The 2026 Festival of New Middle Eastern Plays will present six new plays by Middle Eastern and Muslim playwrights from across the Midwest. Our six playwrights, of Palestinian, Lebanese, Iranian, Iraqi, and Egyptian heritage, have crafted plays which portray our untold history, stories of exile, resistance, and heritage in a way that is erased from mainstream media. The public will have the rare opportunity to see Middle Eastern and Muslim experiences told on stage with humanity and pride. 🙏🏻

As a sponsor, your name and brand will be elevated to thousands of social media users and audience members, with an opportunity for the public to recognize and inquire about your work 🔥🔥

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

🥉Bronze ($200): Business name/logo listed in festival program

🥈 Silver ($500): Program and social media recognition

🥇Gold ($1,000): Program and social media recognition, verbal acknowledgment during the event, and distribution of your business materials at the festival

🔗 Sign up to be a sponsor at bit.ly/SWANAsponsor (link in bio)

03/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Festival of New SWANA Plays! 🔥🏆

The moment we've all been waiting for! After months of workshopping new plays together, our Midwestern SWANA Playwright Incubator Cohort Is ready to present SIX new plays in this exciting festival ✊🏻🎉

Our plays range from political dramas to psychological thrillers to fairytale adaptations to everything in between 🙏🏻

Don't miss your chance to hear our playwrights' groundbreaking work:

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The readings will be directed by the incredible of 🏅

Mark your calendars! Stay tuned for an announcement of the plays being presented and more info

📆 June 6-7, 2026

📍Open Book Performance Hall | 1011 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN

03/16/2026

ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH EVENT 🏆

Don't miss this exciting artist talk with award-winning Arab American children's author and seed-artist, Cathy Camper! 🏅

Among countless book awards and honors, Cathy is a 2023 Arab American Children's Book Award Winner for her book "Arab Arab All Year Long!" Moreover, she was the first artist to popularize depictions of BIPOC revolutionary figures at the Minnesota State Fair Seed Art Competition. 🔥🔥

Join us to hear from a remarkable artist who's won numerous awards for her revolutionary, BIPOC-focused visual art and literature. 🙏🏻

📆 Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm

📍 Open Book Performance Hall | 1011 S Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

03/14/2026

CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS 🎨

Are you or someone you know interested in teaching an arts workshop for our community? New Arab American Theater Works is looking for proposals for 2-hour artistic workshops for our 2026 SWANA Creative Workshop Series! 🥳

These workshops are a chance for community to gather in a low-stakes environment and to participate in cultural work led by the SWANA and Muslim community. 🙏🏻

🔗 Submit your proposal by April 15th at bit.ly/SWANAworkshopcall

03/12/2026

CALLING ALL EDUCATORS: This Arab American Heritage Month, invite an Arab American children's author to your classroom! 📚

This April, New Arab American Theater Works is hosting educational storytime sessions at Twin Cities Elementary Schools, with award-winning Children's author and seed artist, Cathy Camper! 🙏🏻💪🏻

🏆 Camper is a 2023 Arab American Children'$ Book Award winner, and the author of multiple children's books, including "Arab Arab All Year Long!" "Ten Ways to Hear Snow" and "Lowriders from Space" series! She has also won numerous local seed art competitions, and was the first MN State Fair Seed Art entry to popularize the depictions of revolutionary BIPOC figures in seed art 🎨

Are you looking to for a creative way to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month in your classroom? Reach out TODAY!

💲 Budget is flexible!

✉️ Email [email protected] to book a session!

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http://www.newarabamericantheaterworks.org/

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