Awalem

In this funny and moving show, Ashtar Muallem illustrates her life’s journey and her relationships with her countries, body, and spirituality. Her physical contortions mirror her dual life between two countries, cultures, and languages; between solitude and togetherness.

As a Palestinian born in Jerusalem who also lives in France, she navigates between Palestine and France in search of equilibrium and comfort in both. Inspired by Jerusalem and cherished memories of her grandmother, she seeks a connection with the Divine through yoga, meditation, and online tarot readings.

Ashtar synthesizes these experiences into a ceremony performed with poetry and humor. As she balances her life’s contradictions, her personal narrative merges with universal stories, and she reveals the beauty of interconnectedness.

Awalem will be performed in English.

Philadelphia production co-presented by Cannonball and J.J. El-Far/FRANK Creative Solutions.

**Run Time is 50 minutes followed by a 30 minute discussion with the artists.

Conception Clément Dazin and by Ashtar Muallem
Sound design Gregory Adoir
Light and stage design Tony Guérin
Administration, production, distribution La Magnanerie – Anne Herrmann, Victor Leclère, Hortense Huyghues-Despointes, Debora Laufer, Margot Moroux

Producer La Main de l’Homme
Coproducers KLAP Maison pour la danse, Marseille
With the support of la Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque de Marseille and the British Council of Jerusalem

More information at https://www.clementdazin.fr/en/creation/cosmos/

Entry to Christ Church Neighborhood House is either over uneven cobblestone street, and up a 5” curb, or up a slightly sloped ramp onto the sidewalk with 44” between the wall and an obstructing pole. A 34” wide Rolla Ramp is available as needed.

Masks are required in all performance spaces, and optional in all social and lobby spaces.

Eating and drinking are allowed in the great hall and lobby spaces, but not allowed in performance spaces.

Christ Church Neighborhood House has two single stall, all-gender bathrooms on the first floor, both of which are wheelchair accessible.

The box office is located on the first floor and is accessed via uneven cobblestone street, and up a 5” curb, or up a slightly sloped ramp onto the sidewalk with 44” between the wall and an obstructing pole.

Once inside Christ Church Neighborhood House either take an elevator to the fourth floor, or walk up four flights of stairs (each flight is 16 stairs). Go through double doors and down a 43” hallway.

Masks are required to be worn at all times inside the theater except by performers. Seating is on the floor level and on risers, with an 8 ¾” step up.

Provided seating is: Black Plastic Folding chairs. Seat depth: 18” Seat height: 17" Seat width: 17"

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Neighborhood House, 20 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States