Cleveland Public Theatre & مسرح كليفلاند العربي Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi present يد الوصال|The Outstretched Hand<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2022-2023/the-outstretched-hand/> A Work in Progress Created by ensemble members of مسرح كليفلاند العربي Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi and Raymond Bobgan Directed by Raymond Bobgan March 10―12, 2023 العرض العالمي الأول من تأليف أعضاء فرقة مسرح كليفلاند العربي ABOUT THE SHOW Mira wants to move out of her parent’s home without losing her connection. Third Generation American Sami seeks travels overseas to connect with his roots. Hassan is breaking under the pressure of work, community commitments and his family needs here and overseas. These three young adults push against and pull towards their heritage, communities, and families, as they work towards becoming their full self. The Outstretched Hand يد الوصال is about connections to our families, our heritage and ourselves. Through Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي, Arabic-speaking communities of Cleveland share vital, life-affirming stories celebrating family, dignity, and freedom of expression. These stories affirm a rich heritage and seek to move Cleveland to shed preconceptions and stereotypes and grow empathy and understanding. Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي is open to all people who share a heritage from Arabic-speaking cultures with an interest in theatre regardless of experience. All ticket sales for this workshop production are tax-deductible, and will support the Syrian earthquake survivors in care of Togetherness US https://togethernessus.org<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftogethernessus.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ckfurganson%40cptonline.org%7Cf5170fb63a544b72182608db0af39cfb%7C39c50f4a194943ebb7544cf34b359a7e%7C1%7C0%7C638115813709324977%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqRirzUtszVz%2Bd0JVcpLACuLO7S7zUwtfDtGAsbpOr8%3D&reserved=0>. Togetherness US is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization. TICKET INFORMATION Fri., March 10 & Sat., March 11―Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins promptly at 7:30pm. Tickets include a preshow reception with food and post-show reception with dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. Sun., March 12―Doors open at 2:30pm, show begins promptly at 3pm. Tickets include a light post-show dessert reception and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are Choose What You Pay starting at $1 at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org/>, or at the box office at 216.631.2727 x 501. All proceeds are tax deductible and will go to Togetherness US<https://togethernessus.org/> to aid the Syrian earthquake victims. Shows will be performed in the James Levin Theatre which is ADA compliant featuring a ramped entrance and an all gender, wheelchair accessible restroom. ABOUT MASRAH CLEVELAND AL-ARABI مسرح كليفلاند العربي Cleveland Public Theatre believes when communities come together to share their stories, we grow a stronger and more vibrant city. Through Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي, Arabic-speaking communities of Cleveland share vital, life-affirming stories celebrating family, dignity, and freedom of expression. These stories affirm a rich heritage and seek to move Cleveland to shed preconceptions and stereotypes and grow empathy and understanding. Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي is open to all people who share a heritage from Arabic-speaking cultures with an interest in theatre regardless of experience. The ensemble broadly includes third generation Americans, as well as recent arrivals, Muslims, Christians, and those of other faiths, who are curious and passionate. .