Zawaya Presents An Improvised "Arabian Nights"
The Magic Theater
San Francisco, CA
"What a strange and wonderful story!" -One Thousand and One Nights
An Improvised "Arabian Nights" invites you to experience the untold stories of magic, heroes and wanderers from a bygone era. Engage with actors and watch them create stories in the style of Shahrazad right in front of your eyes. An Improvised "Arabian Nights" is a *long-form improv performance brought to you by some of the Bay Area's most celebrated improvisers and classical Arabic musicians. Our heroes and heroines inhabit an exciting world filled with Genies, Robbers, Viziers, Magical creatures, Kings, Princesses, Demons, Fishermen, Merchants, Ghouls... and more. Each evening's show is created entirely in the moment without any script. Don't miss the untold tales of the Arabian Nights!
Two nights only - each night new and completely different from the one before!
Cast: Basel Al-Naffouri, Rafe Chase, Gerri Lawlor, Tim Orr, Regina Saisi
Music: Joshua Raoul Brody and Aswat Musicians
Lights: Pam McLeod
Directed by: Basel Al-Naffouri
To visit the cast, check out:
Rafe Chase: http://rafechase.com/
Rafe Chase and Tim Orr: http://3forall.com/
Regina Saisi: http://www.truefictionmagazine.com/
Gerri Lawlor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerri_Lawlor
Basel Al-Naffouri: http://www.doubleeimprov.org/
* 'Long-form improv' is a theater format in which improvisers create stories on the spot, ranging from 20-90 minutes in length. Though completely improvised, performances display well-acted narrative arcs similar to that of scripted movies and plays.
Note: -Students, youth and seniors kindly buy the $20 general tickets online and you shall be reimbursed $5 at the door with a valid ID.
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Zawaya |
| On BPT Since: |
September 24, 2007 |
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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer sold on this website. |
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| First: | Friday Jul 10, 2009 8:00 PM | | Last: | Saturday Jul 11, 2009 8:00 PM |
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The Magic Theater
Building D, Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA 94123
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