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winner of the gold!!!
amazing performances!
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DANNY SHEHAYEB
certified reviewer
June 17, 2017
It was a thought-provoking, intense, passionate display of the barriers that needed to be overcome regarding the image of what a traditional Arab woman was supposed to be. I was very impressed by the way the story was told and the performers were engaging and fun to watch. I was definitely amazed by it! ...
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STEVE MADAR
certified reviewer
June 18, 2017
This was a fun show that provided a little seen perspective from women in the Arab world that upends stereotypes and provides great context. ...
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JASMINE WALKER
certified reviewer
June 18, 2017
Watching this play is a transformative experience. The view through a micro lens provides the audience with a glimpse of the struggles of an Arab woman, as she goes from youth through adulthood. The viewers are taken on a journey and exposed to some of the ideologies and cultural norms placed on Arab women. Through a macro lens, the viewers are forced to take a deeper dive and realize that while this play focuses on the life of Joumana Haddad, we can all relate to the struggles of the character in one way or another. ...
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URSULA EL-TAWANSY
uncertified reviewer
June 20, 2017
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amazing performances!
CONFESSIONS OF AN ARAB WOMAN gives an amazing insight to women not just from the Middle East, but from countries all around the world. It reaches the human emotions of all genders. The intelligent and creative portraying of all of liefe's complexities deserves great credit.The actors, music and choreography were excellent and convincing, and drew the spectators totally into their play.
A special bravo to the director Nagham Wehbe who artfully interwove the struggles of the Arab woman with occasional wit and humor. The dramatic short documentary was gripping one's emotions. This is a play everyone should see as they will take something home that left a lasting impression....
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 24, 2017
Loved it! The energy of the actors, the director's creative choices, the musical/dance moments that were so engaging and how I could see all the love that it was put into this piece by the cast and the ones behind the scenes....
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MARIA R
uncertified reviewer
June 22, 2017
I was deeply touched by the play. I was particularly moved by the different voices, and how this strong woman reminisces about different versions of herself through her life as she gradually finds her personal empowerment. I also appreciated the historical context that the documentary provided towards the end about the reality that women have endured and survived in the midst of war. The play felt personal and meaningful overall....
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ISABEL TROCONIS
uncertified reviewer
June 23, 2017
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excellent
Excellent performance on a very controversial issue as the cultural value of the arab women....
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MARIA SALINAS
uncertified reviewer
June 23, 2017
I loved the play, it was more than I expected. The actors are so professional they really get you involved...
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BART DELORENZO
uncertified reviewer
June 24, 2017
I loved watching this show. I hadn’t known anything about Joumana Haddad and the play revealed her life and the challenges of many Arab women in ways that I hadn’t previously considered. I especially appreciated the imagination and humor in Nagham Wehbe’s adaptation and direction, which incorporated dance sequences, documentary video, and a humorous dumb show that opened the play. She wisely uses a multicultural cast to emphasize the point that these women could be anyone and this story is above all one of human hearts reacting to circumstances. Cynthia Yelle, who plays the central woman, is a star and she lights up all her scenes. She brings a depth and mystery to her interactions and she dances beautifully. And I really enjoyed all t...
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MAXIMILIAN LLOYD-JONES
certified reviewer
June 24, 2017
Very creative, powerful and important work from Nagham Wehbe. It made me think, feel and questions my unconscious prejudice with humour and compassion. ...
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