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Mizna and Dreamland Arts present “In Algeria They Know My Name.” Written and performed by Taous Khazem; directed and dramaturgy by Zaraawar Mistry.

In Algeria, they say you don’t marry one finger, you marry all ten. In this heartfelt and humorous one woman play, Minnesota-raised Taous Khazem travels to her father’s homeland to work as a theater artist, and unexpectedly falls in love with an Algerian clown. Caught in between traditions, religions and misconceptions, Taous struggles to find a sense of belonging in a foreign land, but ultimately discovers a fresh meaning of home, family, art and bicycle rides.

“Khazem is an engaging performer who lets the story unfold in a natural, conversational way. Using a handful of travel crates packed with props from her experiences in Algeria, Khazem builds a rich world full of fussy in-laws, angry journalists . . . and trés cool friends.” –Ed Huyck, City Pages

Friday–Sunday, April 15–17, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $5-$15 (Pay What You Can)
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Learn more about Taous’s work at taousclairekhazem.com.

This production is supported in part by a grant to Mizna from the McKnight Foundation.

The play premiered at Mixed Blood Theater in the New Arab American Theater Works Festival in July 2015, directed and dramaturged by Zaraawar Mistry.