Zahrat Al-Yasmeen Kindergartens is building a third classroom to accommodate more students and families. The project will employ 20 families from nearby Palestinian refugee communities.
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EXPLORING PALESTINIAN ALLYSHIP IN “DECOLONIZING SARAH”
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Egyptian star Kal Naga stars in 'Decolonizing Sarah: a hurricane play' at The Den Theater in Chicago
'Decolonizing Sarah: a hurricane play', an Uprising Theater production, explores the intersection of racial identity and interpersonal relationships and is the work of playwright and director Samer Al-Saber.
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Uprising Theater Celebrates the Opening of Decolonizing Sarah: a hurricane play.
A New Play by Samer Al-Saber, starring Kal Naga (Khaled Abol Naga), Maren Rosenberg, Whitman Johnson, and Cat Hermes, runs until April 22, 2023.
The Chicago Reader: International Voices Project opens The Shroud Maker. The first full production in IVP’s history joins other SWANA works on Chicago stages; Color Club Comedy aims for something completely different.
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The need for local blood donations remains high as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people begin to resume more of their normal activities. This month we are partnering with our friends at Uprising Theater for another chance to give back to our community through a blood drive!
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Block Chicago: The duo behind Uprising Theater — a nonprofit spotlighting Palestinian stories — wants to open their own venue in Avondale, a neighborhood that carries personal significance for the founder.
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We’ve been heartened over the past week by those who have reached out with words of support and solidarity for the people of Palestine. Thousands have taken to the streets, even on one of the most sacred nights in the Islamic calendar, the last night of Ramadan.
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Access to education is imperative to social progress. This summer Uprising Theater will be focusing on educational initiatives both in Palestine and the US.
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