Pilgrimage: A Staged Reading

Hugh Gillis Hall Hugh Gillis Hall, 114, 1 Washington Sq., San Jose, CA

PILGRIMAGE is an unforgettable staged reading of a new play. Written by Humaira Ghilzai and Bridgette Dutta Portman, directed by Marina Johnson. An artistic collaboration between Stanford University, San José State University, and Golden Thread Productions in San Francisco. Five Muslim American women set out on a pilgrimage to Mecca. Noor, an Afghan American immigrant, carries...

Designing Music for “The Beekeeper of Aleppo” and Other Plays

Hugh Gillis Hall Hugh Gillis Hall, 114, 1 Washington Sq., San Jose, CA

Join London-based musician Elaha Soroor and Chair of the Department of Film, Theatre, and Dance for a Discussion of Elaha's Music and Composition for Theatre. Elaha Soroor is an award-winning musician, vocalist, composer, and designer originally from Afghanistan. Her works embody the complexities and nuances of society across continents, engaging and challenging audiences not only...

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