Zara
A one-person show about growing up Muslim in the American South. Details: https://www.zarashow.live
“Taarof”
A story about Persian hospitality customs and a neighborhood in pandemic lockdown.
Performed for the “Remembrance and Renewal” Storytelling Festival by the UNC Process Series. Upcoming performance in May 2023 for the Speak Story Series.
"Birth story"
A story about sacred forces in an unexpected setting.
Recorded 11/3/17 at the Monti's "Medicine and Religion" show at The Carolina Theatre of Durham.
Nominated for the 2017 Hippo Award for Best Overall Story.
"First first memory"
How a childhood encounter with an indifferent gorilla informed a young child's entire worldview.
Recorded in February 2016 for the RISK! Podcast at rhe ArtsCente in Carrboro.
Episode available here and embedded below; story runs from 38:13 to 54:00.
"First Love"
A story about growing up with anxiety and a life-altering love affair with marijuana.
Recorded 1/30/2015 at the Monti's "Love" show at the ArtsCente in Carrboro.
Winner of the 2015 Hippo Award for Best Comedy.
"New Shirt"
A new teacher at a community college tries his best to teach philosophy and seem cool.
Recorded in June 2014 for the RISK! Podcast at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.
Episode available here and embedded below; story runs from 18:55 to 36:55.