Arab Spring at Potrero Stage
Dates: 6/19/2026 - 7/12/2026
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Arab Spring, a dark comedy by Denmo Ibrahim, receives its world premiere in a co-production from Golden Thread Productions and SFBATCO. The play follows two second-generation siblings — Yusef, a recovering addict played by Salim Razawi, and his controlling big sister Dina, played by Arti Ishak — as they return to the suburbs on the 4th of July to plan an Islamic funeral for their estranged father. As they race to complete the burial before his body goes cold, they are forced to reckon with what family truly means. The production is directed by Nailah Unole didanas'ea Harper-Malveaux and runs June 19 through July 12, 2026 at Potrero Stage.
Cast and Creative Team for Arab Spring at Potrero Stage
Cast
Arti Ishak
Dina
Salim Razawi
Yusef
Creative Team
Nailah Unole didanas'ea Harper-Malveaux
Director
Lev Collins
Technical Director
Sinjin Jones
Lighting and Video Designer
Mikiko Uesugi
Scenic Designer
Lauren Quan
Assistant Stage Manager
Anneliese Stauff
Stage Manager
River Bermudez-Sanders
Production Manager
May Allam
Language Support
Laura Brueckner
Dramaturg
Heidi Button
Props Designer
Buffy Yahyaa
Costume Designer
Michael Kelly
Sound Designer
News About Arab Spring at Potrero Stage
ARAB SPRING To Have World Premiere Co-Production from Golden Thread Productions And SFBATCO
April 29, 2026 Golden Thread Productions and SFBATCO will present the world premiere of ARAB SPRING, a dark comedy by Egyptian-American writer Denmo Ibrahim about two siblings planning an Islamic funeral for their estranged father, at Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
Golden Thread Productions Announces Unveils 30th Anniversary Season
January 30, 2026 Golden Thread Productions will present its 2026 Season in celebration of the company’s 30th Anniversary. The season includes new plays, festivals, and commissions highlighting Middle Eastern and SWANA artists and stories.
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July 28, 2022 Playwrights Foundation has announced the special events for this summer's 45th Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), allowing audiences members and theater industry leaders additional opportunities to engage with new theater; connect with the playwrights, directors, and artists participating in 2022 BAPF; and mingle with fellow theater lovers.
Leading Actors/Directors Will Headline 2022 Bay Area Playwrights Festival This Month
July 14, 2022 Playwrights Foundation has announced the artistic teams for this summer's 45th Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF) which will be presented as a hybrid (in-person and streamed) festival July 29 - August 7, 2022.About the Theatre
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