Last season we talked about on-stage representation in contemporary theatre. But what does representation look like behind the scenes and why is it important? How does the process change when there are MENA creative team members, production staff, directors, and playwrights involved from the inception of a project to its closing night? What role does this representation play in new work development? We will discuss all of this and more with playwright Betty Shamieh and artistic director of Boom Arts Tracy Francis as they share their past experiences, insight, and ideas for the future.

Kunafa and Shay Season 2 Episode 1: Representation Behind the Scenes with Betty Shamieh and Tracy Francis

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Kunafa and Shay Season 2 Episode 1: Representation Behind the Scenes with Betty Shamieh and Tracy Francis

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