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Jan 12 – Feb 10, 2008
TERRITORIES
a world premiere play by BETTY SHAMIEH
directed by JESSICA HEIDT

In this historic thriller set during the Crusades, a French knight captures the sharp-tongued sister of sultan Saladdin.  Palestinian-American writer Betty Shamieh (The Black Eyed, Roar) explores the roots of religious tensions and gender politics in the Middle East. 

Betty Shamieh and Magic Theatre are participants in the Theatre Residency Program for Playwrights, a project of the National Endowment for the Arts and Theatre Communications Group.

PRESS on Territories

• Oakland Tribune: "three ½ stars – Riveting… relevant" (read full review)
• SF Examiner: "Thoughtful, provocative, well acted, this a vitally contemporary story" (read full review)
• SF Arts Monthly: Playwright Betty Shamieh Explores Metaphorical Territories (read the article)
• Theatre Bay Area: On a Crusade: Betty Shamieh at the Magic (read the article)

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