Mama America examines big issues with big laughs

On March 19, a cast of 10 students and three technical crew, directed by Balqees Al-Shorman ’18 and Arabic faculty members made the annual Arabic play – adapted by Al-Shorman from Mohammad Fawzi’s Mama America – come to life in front of a full house in the Lecture Hall. The actors, who were each dressed to represent a different Arab country, put on a loud and lively performance full of slapstick comedy and witty innuendos, using satire to highlight a timely and thought-provoking subject matter – the discord and political conflicts affecting the Arab region. The play was a big hit with a very engaged audience, drawing constant laughs and appreciation for the cast and crew’s stellar performance.

Cast:
Mohammad Shudaifat ’18, Balqees Al Shorman ’18, Zaid Ababneh ’20, Zeid Mustafa ’21, Shayma’ Khresait ’20, Mahmoud Samarat ’21, Mohannad Arameen ’21, Sarah Masaadeh ’21, Nedaa Awadeh ’20

Technical crew:
Abraham Kirby-Galen: Technical Director, Omar Talafhah ’20, Mohammad Amin   
 
Faculty team:
Atef Abu Saris, Mohammed AlAshkar, Zuhaira Salman