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URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/kareem-fahmys-american-fast/
SUMMARY:Kareem Fahmy's American Fast
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, DC\n\nJoin Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy o
 n Thursday\, April 3\, for a live presentation of his work\, American Fast
 \, at the Theater Alliance in DC. Kareem will join us before the play at 
 7 PM for a conversation on the importance of representation and art\, 
 and how we can find solace in community and culture. We'll also be joined 
 by Arab American comedian Rola Z\, the force behind DC's first Traumedy F
 estival\, for this eye-opening discussion.\n\nAs we prepare to mark Arab 
 American Heritage Month during this difficult time\, I know this event and
  conversation will be restorative\, meaningful\, and a source of hope. I'
 ve included more information below\, but I hope you can join us for our fi
 rst Arab American Heritage Month event of 2025. You can purchase tickets 
 at this link: https://theateralliance.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/ins
 tances/a0FPh000001hO6XMAU\nAbout America Fast\nArab American college baske
 tball phenom Khady is on the verge of making history\, leading her team th
 rough the NCAA Championships. But when March Madness collides with Ramadan
 \, she becomes the center of a national controversy. AMERICAN FAST is a hi
 gh-stakes\, high-speed exploration of faith\, family\, and the cost of suc
 cess. Set against the backdrop of Women’s College Basketball\, this comi
 ng-of-age story dives into the complexities of identity\, belief\, and the
  pressures of living under the spotlight. How far will Khady go to stay tr
 ue—to her team\, her faith\, and herself?\nAbout Kareem Fahmy\nKareem ha
 s directed and developed plays at theatres including MCC\, The Atlantic\,
  The New Group\, Ensemble Studio Theatre\, New Dramatists\, The Civilians\
 , Writers Theatre\, Cincinnati Playhouse\, Geva Theatre\, Pioneer Theatre\
 , The Magic\, Contemporary American Theatre Festival\, Berkeley Rep\, and 
 more. He is a New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect.
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CATEGORIES:Arab,Arab Ameircan Event,Arab American,Arab American Heritage
 Month
LOCATION:Theater Alliance\, 340 Maple Dr SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, Uni
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