Comedian, attorney and Hulu's Muslim Matchmaker co-host Yasmin Elhady takes the stage in her first solo theater show, written and performed by Elhady, directed by Ryan Cunningham, and produced by Amy Saidman. Through raw comedy and true stories, Elhady explores faith, family, motherhood, identity, relationships and the expectations women inherit. Born in Egypt and raised in Alabama, she examines what happens when the life you were supposed to want no longer fits. The limited engagement runs for five performances on September 25, 26 and October 2, 3, 4.
Cast and Creative Team for Not Exactly a Nun at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Cast
# Cast Information
Based on the provided materials, this is a **solo theatrical show** featuring:
**Yasmin Elhady
Yasmin Elhady**
The production does not list an ensemble or additional cast members. It is a one-person show written and performed by Yasmin Elhady.
Creative Team
Ryan Cunningham
Director
Amy Saidman
Producer
Amy Saidman
Dramaturg
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NOT EXACTLY A NUN to Debut at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
August 27, 2026 Yasmin Elhady, co-host of Hulu's Muslim Matchmaker, will bring her first solo theatrical show to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., exploring faith, family and identity.About the Theatre
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