MENATMA hosted a virtual convening to connect with MENA/SWANA theatre makers from coast to coast. The three day-gathering took place on Zoom on November 5-7, 2021 and featured artist and academic panels, an open mic event, and networking opportunities. 

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CONVENING SCHEDULE

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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• 5-7pm PT / 8-10pm ET: Welcome Happy Hour (more info)

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Saturday, November 6, 2021
 

• 9-10:30am PT / 12-1:30pm ET: Panel: MENA Women Playwrights on US Stages (more info)

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• 11am-12:30pm PT / 2pm-3:30pm ET: Panel: Academia and the Next Generation (more info)
   

• 1:30-3pm PT / 4:30-6pm ET: Panel: Beyond the Proscenium (more info)

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• 5:30-7:30pm PT / 8:30-10:30pm ET: Open Mic (more info and slot signup)

Sunday, November 7, 2021
 

• 9-10:30am PT / 12-1:30pm ET: Panel: Cross Collaboration with Leaders from Other Theatre Communities (more info)
   

• 11am-12:30pm PT / 2-3:30pm ET: Activity/Networking (more info)
   

• 1:30-3pm PT / 4:30-6pm ET: Panel: Queer and MENA: Visible and Proud In-Between (more info) 
   

• 5:30-7:30pm PT / 8:30-10:30pm ET: Wrap Up Session (more info)