“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God” – George Washington Woke up this morning feeling hopeful for the future 💙 Head to the polls today and #vote for the future YOU want to see and make sure your voice is counted. It’s been a such a joy to spend time with fellow Americans across the country; we are such a great and diverse people, it’s truly a blessing to take part in a democratic process. I don’t take that for granted. Felt true joy while canvasing and campaigning for a new way forward for America with VP Kamala Harris as President. VOTE!!!!
“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God” – George Washington Woke up this morning feeling hopeful for the future 💙 Head to the polls today and #vote for the future YOU want to see and make sure your voice is counted. It’s been a such a joy to spend time with fellow Americans across the country; we are such a great and diverse people, it’s truly a blessing to take part in a democratic process. I don’t take that for granted. Felt true joy while canvasing and campaigning for a new way forward for America with VP Kamala Harris as President. VOTE!!!!
“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God” – George Washington Woke up this morning feeling hopeful for the future 💙 Head to the polls today and #vote for the future YOU want to see and make sure your voice is counted. It’s been a such a joy to spend time with fellow Americans across the country; we are such a great and diverse people, it’s truly a blessing to take part in a democratic process. I don’t take that for granted. Felt true joy while canvasing and campaigning for a new way forward for America with VP Kamala Harris as President. VOTE!!!!
What are you waiting for? Get your tickets now for Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” and experience a riveting new Zimbabwean play from November 15th – 24th. You can purchase tickets at http://magetsi.co.zw/tickets or in person at the National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe (20 Julius Nyerere Way, Park Ln, Harare, Zimbabwe). You shall not regret!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater. We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts. Some highlights of the year are: – Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays. – Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop. – Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa. In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission. Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!
“America was held on a pedestal and it set the standard for everything we did” – Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù #HearHerSpeak — Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù is a Nigerian actress and musician who stars in the CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola” which is the singular American sitcom to feature a black immigrant family. In part 1 of my conversation with Fọlákẹ́ we discuss her background, moving here from Nigeria and the feeling of freedom she had when she came to America. Fọlákẹ́ Part 2 coming soon!
There are a record number of conflicts around the world—more than at any point since World War II. And invariably, women and girls pay the price, subjected to violence, hunger and displacement. What would happen if the world decided to listen to women in war zones about what they need, and how conflicts can be solved? Playwright, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira spoke powerfully about that at Free Future 2024, reminding the world that even in conflict zones, darkness is temporary—or can be–if women leaders are allowed to shine the light. Her own play “Eclipsed” traced how conflict-zone violence played out in Liberia’s Second World War—which women were crucial in ending. Gurira spoke alongside Niemat Ahmadi, president of the Darfur Women Action Group in Sudan, where women are currently experiencing conflict-zone violence; Nancee Oku Bright, Chief of Staff for the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict; and Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Deputy Executive Director at UN Women. Watch their full conversation at ourfreefuture.org/event. This video is part of the #FreeFuture series from the Ford Foundation and The Meteor. #16Days of Activism
In times of conflict, rates of gender-based violence increase – and far too often, it is used as a weapon of war. That’s why, in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the first day of #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are joining @danaigurira in calling for collective, decisive, and inclusive action on a global scale in order to achieve a more equal world. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls, and this crisis has never been more urgent. At the link in bio, join the fight to help end sexual violence against women and girls in conflict zones now.
“If there’s someone who has proven to be disruptive to the world… why in God’s name would you bring them back?” – Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù In the final part of #HearHerSpeak with @thefolake we discuss America as a country built on immigration and the deeply personal reasons why people leave their homes in pursuit of the American dream.
Gideon Wabvuta’s Family Riots is a #throwback to 90s nostalgia. What was your favorite memory from the 90s? #FamilyRiots starts Friday Nov 15th. Don’t miss it! Where: National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe (20 Julius Nyerere Way, Park Ln, Harare, Zimbabwe) When: November 15th – 24th 🎟️ Link in bio to buy tickets
This one is big for me! The merging of my worlds is really thrilling as Oskar Eustis, the Artistic Director of @publictheaterny, joins us in Zimbabwe to facilitate our 2024 African Almasi Playwright’s Conference. The incredible cultural exchange happening while voices are sharpened and plays are brought to life is going to be epic! Check out the free staged readings at the Reps Theatre in Harare, Zimbabwe from December 19th – 22nd. 🎭
People are raving about #FamilyRiots! If you haven’t seen this fantastic new piece of Zimbabwean theater yet, get your tickets now!! You only have Friday and Saturday left and then it’s gone! You also have the chance to livestream the show if you can’t attend in person. Click the link in bio to learn more. Be there or be square!
It’s about that time, when WE here at Almasi share with YOU, the public, exciting new Zimbabwean plays! As the 7th edition of the Almasi African Playwright’s Conference comes to a close, we encourage you to come and enjoy FREE staged readings at the Reps Theatre in Harare to hear new Zimbabwean theater works from incredible playwrights. These works are a testament to the excellence that African artists bring to pass when given time, opportunity and process. Don’t miss this!
The audience has spoken! #FamilyRiots is “immersive”, “beautiful,” “funny”, “creative.” Don’t miss out on this! Running from now until November 23rd at the National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe. Link in bio to buy tickets!
