I Am Not My Motherland

A hotshot Palestinian-American surgeon and her fledgling Israeli-American resident botch a life-saving operation; as the story unravels in repeated scenes, I AM NOT MY MOTHERLAND retells stories of collective grief and collective possibility.
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I Am Not My Motherland

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  • Nick Malakhow:
    19 Aug. 2023
    A beautifully rendered exploration of both a few small, specific relationships, as well as larger socio-political themes and issues related to belonging, home, Israel, Palestine, and more. The highly theatrical and shapeshifting use of double-casting works so well, as do the different perspectives we slowly get to peek at this world from throughout. The final scene is an understated but effective knockout of a last moment. I'd so love to see this performed!
  • Shaun Leisher:
    1 Aug. 2023
    A stunning play that looks at something as big as the Israel-Palestine conflict through the relationship between two doctors. Loved the way time moves in this play.
  • Cheryl Bear:
    27 Jan. 2021
    A riveting unfolding of the stories of war and the lessons to be learned from those who lived it. Well done.

Development History

  • Workshop
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    Orbiter 3
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    2015
  • Workshop
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    The Foundry
    ,
    2015

Production History

  • Professional
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    Orbiter 3
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    2016