We have been working with the Guthrie Theater for the past several months on the upcoming production of Noura. The new play centered around Noura, a newly minted U.S. citizen, is a poignant exploration of motherhood, marriage and identity in modern America. Noura is the newest play by Heather Raffo, a Lucille Lortel Award-winning Iraqi American playwright and actress.

Our partnership focuses on themes of cultural and gender identity, belonging and the complicated nature of home. Through our post-play discussions for Noura, we will celebrate the lived experiences of Iraqi women in our Twin Cities community and explore how culture and gender shape the play.