Lilith’s Tears

by Sharifa Yazmeen

At humanity’s creation, five beings roam the desert. Adam, the first man. Hawwa, the first woman. Jibreel, the first angel. Iblis, the first devil. And Lilith… the first mistake. They have all been tasked with God’s will, but they struggle to determine how much value their own can hold. What follows is a collision of faith and filth in this queer exploration of the first story known to man, begging the question...

At humanity’s creation, five beings roam the desert. Adam, the first man. Hawwa, the first woman. Jibreel, the first angel. Iblis, the first devil. And Lilith… the first mistake. They have all been tasked with God’s will, but they struggle to determine how much value their own can hold. What follows is a collision of faith and filth in this queer exploration of the first story known to man, begging the question: what is the difference between sacrilege, sin, and humanity?

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  • Shaun Leisher: Lilith’s Tears by Sharifa Yazmeen
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    An incredible reimagining of the creation story from the Muslim faith told through the lens of the trans* experience. A play about refusing to deny free will. A play about the human need to be remembered and addressed by their true name. These characters are so well-written as they all attempt to decipher their purpose in life. This play is full of moments of intimacy that are both violent and tender. This play would be a welcome challenge for a gifted intimacy director.

    An incredible reimagining of the creation story from the Muslim faith told through the lens of the trans* experience. A play about refusing to deny free will. A play about the human need to be remembered and addressed by their true name. These characters are so well-written as they all attempt to decipher their purpose in life. This play is full of moments of intimacy that are both violent and tender. This play would be a welcome challenge for a gifted intimacy director.

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ADAM - He/Him. Cis. The first man.
HAWWA - She/Her. Cis. The first woman.
JIBREEL - He/Him. Cis. The first angel.
IBLIS - He/They Genderqueer or Genderfluid AMAB. The first devil.
LILITH - She/Her. Trans AMAB. The first mistake.