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This month at HERE! Experiments in Opera, National Queer Theatre (and on June 1st, our gala and after party!). Can’t wait to see you soon!

Ready to party at HERE? Get in your fishiest finery, dive deep, and dance the night away at BIOLUMINESCENCE. Bounce to Brazilian beats by @fernandogregorio___ , enjoy an open bar and tons of dessert, and try to win funky and fabulous raffle prizes! Make sure to dress to impress - the one and only @machinedazzle is judging our costume contest. Only $50 at the link in our bio.

June 1st, 8:30-close!

📣 Announcing the Cast of AREA D

AREA D follows a scrappy Palestinian band, helmed by Lara (Dandashi), as it charts its history-making path to the Eurovision stage. What starts as a lucky break for Lara and her bandmates, Dina, Rami, and Samir (Prochaska, Abouzeid, Ali), spirals into a glitter-drenched spectacle, forcing the band to wrestle with whether visibility is worth compromising their identity. AREA D is a bold, genre-smashing musical fusing Arab-pop, punk, and electronic sounds.

Cast:
Abubakr Ali - @theabubakrali
Nick Abouzeid - @nick.abouzeid
Amelia Prochaska - @ameliaprochaska
Nadia Dandashi - @nadiadandashi

We have a special announcement coming for the final cast member to join the Area D Cast - News coming soon!

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Area D
Written By Lour - @lour_official_
Directed By Osh Ashruf -@oshashruf
📆 June 10 - 13
📍 HERE Arts Center - @herearts

🎟️ Avail at the link in bio!

#cqf2026 #criminalqueernessfestival #nationalqueertheater #nqt #aread #theater #foryou #plays #theater #music #musical #event #events

📣 Announcing the Cast of AREA D

AREA D follows a scrappy Palestinian band, helmed by Lara (Dandashi), as it charts its history-making path to the Eurovision stage. What starts as a lucky break for Lara and her bandmates, Dina, Rami, and Samir (Prochaska, Abouzeid, Ali), spirals into a glitter-drenched spectacle, forcing the band to wrestle with whether visibility is worth compromising their identity. AREA D is a bold, genre-smashing musical fusing Arab-pop, punk, and electronic sounds.

Cast:
Abubakr Ali - @theabubakrali
Nick Abouzeid - @nick.abouzeid
Amelia Prochaska - @ameliaprochaska
Nadia Dandashi - @nadiadandashi

We have a special announcement coming for the final cast member to join the Area D Cast - News coming soon!

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Area D
Written By Lour - @lour_official_
Directed By Osh Ashruf -@oshashruf
📆 June 10 - 13
📍 HERE Arts Center - @herearts

🎟️ Avail at the link in bio!

#cqf2026 #criminalqueernessfestival #nationalqueertheater #nqt #aread #theater #foryou #plays #theater #music #musical #event #events

📣 Announcing the Cast of AREA D

AREA D follows a scrappy Palestinian band, helmed by Lara (Dandashi), as it charts its history-making path to the Eurovision stage. What starts as a lucky break for Lara and her bandmates, Dina, Rami, and Samir (Prochaska, Abouzeid, Ali), spirals into a glitter-drenched spectacle, forcing the band to wrestle with whether visibility is worth compromising their identity. AREA D is a bold, genre-smashing musical fusing Arab-pop, punk, and electronic sounds.

Cast:
Abubakr Ali - @theabubakrali
Nick Abouzeid - @nick.abouzeid
Amelia Prochaska - @ameliaprochaska
Nadia Dandashi - @nadiadandashi

We have a special announcement coming for the final cast member to join the Area D Cast - News coming soon!

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Area D
Written By Lour - @lour_official_
Directed By Osh Ashruf -@oshashruf
📆 June 10 - 13
📍 HERE Arts Center - @herearts

🎟️ Avail at the link in bio!

#cqf2026 #criminalqueernessfestival #nationalqueertheater #nqt #aread #theater #foryou #plays #theater #music #musical #event #events

📣 Announcing the Cast of AREA D

AREA D follows a scrappy Palestinian band, helmed by Lara (Dandashi), as it charts its history-making path to the Eurovision stage. What starts as a lucky break for Lara and her bandmates, Dina, Rami, and Samir (Prochaska, Abouzeid, Ali), spirals into a glitter-drenched spectacle, forcing the band to wrestle with whether visibility is worth compromising their identity. AREA D is a bold, genre-smashing musical fusing Arab-pop, punk, and electronic sounds.

Cast:
Abubakr Ali - @theabubakrali
Nick Abouzeid - @nick.abouzeid
Amelia Prochaska - @ameliaprochaska
Nadia Dandashi - @nadiadandashi

We have a special announcement coming for the final cast member to join the Area D Cast - News coming soon!

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Area D
Written By Lour - @lour_official_
Directed By Osh Ashruf -@oshashruf
📆 June 10 - 13
📍 HERE Arts Center - @herearts

🎟️ Avail at the link in bio!

#cqf2026 #criminalqueernessfestival #nationalqueertheater #nqt #aread #theater #foryou #plays #theater #music #musical #event #events

📣 Announcing the Cast of AREA D

AREA D follows a scrappy Palestinian band, helmed by Lara (Dandashi), as it charts its history-making path to the Eurovision stage. What starts as a lucky break for Lara and her bandmates, Dina, Rami, and Samir (Prochaska, Abouzeid, Ali), spirals into a glitter-drenched spectacle, forcing the band to wrestle with whether visibility is worth compromising their identity. AREA D is a bold, genre-smashing musical fusing Arab-pop, punk, and electronic sounds.

Cast:
Abubakr Ali - @theabubakrali
Nick Abouzeid - @nick.abouzeid
Amelia Prochaska - @ameliaprochaska
Nadia Dandashi - @nadiadandashi

We have a special announcement coming for the final cast member to join the Area D Cast - News coming soon!

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Area D
Written By Lour - @lour_official_
Directed By Osh Ashruf -@oshashruf
📆 June 10 - 13
📍 HERE Arts Center - @herearts

🎟️ Avail at the link in bio!

#cqf2026 #criminalqueernessfestival #nationalqueertheater #nqt #aread #theater #foryou #plays #theater #music #musical #event #events

HERE's DIVE Gala is going to be jam packed with fantastic performers bringing puppetry, dance, music and more to our stages. The gala itself is all sold out, but you can still celebrate with these amazing artists at the after party! Tickets are in our bio - where you can also find our first batch of auction items. Just dropped!

Come out to see the show that has all of the emotions of the rainbow!CONSTANCE at @herearts thru next Friday May 22.

Our DIVE Gala Avant Guardian Award Honoree is Former HERE Artist and MacArthur Genius Award Recipient Heather Christian! ⁠
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Awarded the MacArthur Fellowship for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of music, theater, and storytelling, Heather Christian embodies the spirit of artistic exploration. Her compositions invite audiences to navigate emotional currents and discover hidden resonances that open new worlds of possibility and wonder.⁠
⁠
Tickets for the gala are SOLD OUT, but you can still celebrate Heather with us at the BIOLUMINESCENCE Gala After Party, or by donating at the link in our bio. Help HERE dive ever deeper into the fantastical, futuristic, fun, and fearless.

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

A hearty congrats to the entire Constance team for putting together such a rich, uproarious and thoughtful new opera.Not to mention, it looks gorgeous, as these photos by our designer @de.silin can attest.8 more performances of Constance through May 22 at @herearts.Link in bio.

@dimapiano
@shannon_sindelar
@ed_valentine
@sbythewaters
@lisaclaircommander
@samcreatesdrama
@lizafer_lemon
@rogeramartinez
@jasmine.galante
@mattie_tvc15
@jackdanielwoods
@de.silin
@intsta_nuovo
@mestebb
@sydneyea
@_nathanielsullivan_
@zenwuzen
@sishelmabelle
@hypercube_music
@erinplaysthesax
@cgrahampercussion
@jay_sorce
@kiraneary.soprano

Today! Follow along with Sydney Anderson and get an inside look at CONSTANCE: a confession by @experimentsinopera - opening tonight at HERE!

Our DIVE Gala HEREmanitarian Award Honoree is HERE Board Chair Jennifer Suh Whitfield. ⁠
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Jennifer’s visionary leadership has guided HERE Arts Center through shifting waters, as she champions deep relationships and fosters partnerships that reach far beyond NYC. Her dedication to nurturing HERE's community mirrors the gala’s theme: she constantly encourages everyone around her to dive deeper, surfacing unspoken ideas and dreams that enrich our cultural ecosystem.⁠
⁠
Tickets for the gala are SOLD OUT, but you can still celebrate Jennifer with us at the BIOLUMINESCENCE Gala After Party, or by donating at the link in our bio. Help HERE dive ever deeper into the fantastical, futuristic, fun, and fearless.

📣 The Cast of faggy faafi Cairo boy

Set between Cairo and Purgatory, faggy faafi Cairo boy explores the space between living and whatever the hell comes next, between daddy issues and Daddy issues, between the city that never sleeps and the city that never even blinks. Mohammad (Shakkour), the prodigal, closeted son, returns to Cairo, and to his father (Obeid), whose body is rapidly failing. Distanced from his NYC boyfriend (Powell), Mohammad reunites with an old Cairo flame (Nazari-Robati), who now has a life of his own. And who’s to judge him, besides that angry little angel (W.B.) in the corner of the hospital room?

Cast:
Hassan Nazari-Robati - @hnrhasaninsta
Anton Obeid - @obeidanton
Jakeem Powell - @jakeemdpowell
Jae W.B. - @thejaewb
George Shakkour - @george.on.insta

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Written By Bazeed
Directed By Shadi Ghaheri

🗓️: June 17 - 20
📍HERE Arts Center
🎟️: Avail NOW at the Link in Bio!

National Queer Theater is the official theater partner of NYC Pride. The festival is supported by generous funders, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Distracted Globe Foundation. The festival is a co-production with HERE Arts Center

Art Illustration By @dumptruck.jpg

📣 The Cast of faggy faafi Cairo boy

Set between Cairo and Purgatory, faggy faafi Cairo boy explores the space between living and whatever the hell comes next, between daddy issues and Daddy issues, between the city that never sleeps and the city that never even blinks. Mohammad (Shakkour), the prodigal, closeted son, returns to Cairo, and to his father (Obeid), whose body is rapidly failing. Distanced from his NYC boyfriend (Powell), Mohammad reunites with an old Cairo flame (Nazari-Robati), who now has a life of his own. And who’s to judge him, besides that angry little angel (W.B.) in the corner of the hospital room?

Cast:
Hassan Nazari-Robati - @hnrhasaninsta
Anton Obeid - @obeidanton
Jakeem Powell - @jakeemdpowell
Jae W.B. - @thejaewb
George Shakkour - @george.on.insta

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Written By Bazeed
Directed By Shadi Ghaheri

🗓️: June 17 - 20
📍HERE Arts Center
🎟️: Avail NOW at the Link in Bio!

National Queer Theater is the official theater partner of NYC Pride. The festival is supported by generous funders, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Distracted Globe Foundation. The festival is a co-production with HERE Arts Center

Art Illustration By @dumptruck.jpg

📣 The Cast of faggy faafi Cairo boy

Set between Cairo and Purgatory, faggy faafi Cairo boy explores the space between living and whatever the hell comes next, between daddy issues and Daddy issues, between the city that never sleeps and the city that never even blinks. Mohammad (Shakkour), the prodigal, closeted son, returns to Cairo, and to his father (Obeid), whose body is rapidly failing. Distanced from his NYC boyfriend (Powell), Mohammad reunites with an old Cairo flame (Nazari-Robati), who now has a life of his own. And who’s to judge him, besides that angry little angel (W.B.) in the corner of the hospital room?

Cast:
Hassan Nazari-Robati - @hnrhasaninsta
Anton Obeid - @obeidanton
Jakeem Powell - @jakeemdpowell
Jae W.B. - @thejaewb
George Shakkour - @george.on.insta

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Written By Bazeed
Directed By Shadi Ghaheri

🗓️: June 17 - 20
📍HERE Arts Center
🎟️: Avail NOW at the Link in Bio!

National Queer Theater is the official theater partner of NYC Pride. The festival is supported by generous funders, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Distracted Globe Foundation. The festival is a co-production with HERE Arts Center

Art Illustration By @dumptruck.jpg

📣 The Cast of faggy faafi Cairo boy

Set between Cairo and Purgatory, faggy faafi Cairo boy explores the space between living and whatever the hell comes next, between daddy issues and Daddy issues, between the city that never sleeps and the city that never even blinks. Mohammad (Shakkour), the prodigal, closeted son, returns to Cairo, and to his father (Obeid), whose body is rapidly failing. Distanced from his NYC boyfriend (Powell), Mohammad reunites with an old Cairo flame (Nazari-Robati), who now has a life of his own. And who’s to judge him, besides that angry little angel (W.B.) in the corner of the hospital room?

Cast:
Hassan Nazari-Robati - @hnrhasaninsta
Anton Obeid - @obeidanton
Jakeem Powell - @jakeemdpowell
Jae W.B. - @thejaewb
George Shakkour - @george.on.insta

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Written By Bazeed
Directed By Shadi Ghaheri

🗓️: June 17 - 20
📍HERE Arts Center
🎟️: Avail NOW at the Link in Bio!

National Queer Theater is the official theater partner of NYC Pride. The festival is supported by generous funders, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Distracted Globe Foundation. The festival is a co-production with HERE Arts Center

Art Illustration By @dumptruck.jpg

📣 The Cast of faggy faafi Cairo boy

Set between Cairo and Purgatory, faggy faafi Cairo boy explores the space between living and whatever the hell comes next, between daddy issues and Daddy issues, between the city that never sleeps and the city that never even blinks. Mohammad (Shakkour), the prodigal, closeted son, returns to Cairo, and to his father (Obeid), whose body is rapidly failing. Distanced from his NYC boyfriend (Powell), Mohammad reunites with an old Cairo flame (Nazari-Robati), who now has a life of his own. And who’s to judge him, besides that angry little angel (W.B.) in the corner of the hospital room?

Cast:
Hassan Nazari-Robati - @hnrhasaninsta
Anton Obeid - @obeidanton
Jakeem Powell - @jakeemdpowell
Jae W.B. - @thejaewb
George Shakkour - @george.on.insta

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Written By Bazeed
Directed By Shadi Ghaheri

🗓️: June 17 - 20
📍HERE Arts Center
🎟️: Avail NOW at the Link in Bio!

National Queer Theater is the official theater partner of NYC Pride. The festival is supported by generous funders, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Distracted Globe Foundation. The festival is a co-production with HERE Arts Center

Art Illustration By @dumptruck.jpg

📣 The Cast of faggy faafi Cairo boy

Set between Cairo and Purgatory, faggy faafi Cairo boy explores the space between living and whatever the hell comes next, between daddy issues and Daddy issues, between the city that never sleeps and the city that never even blinks. Mohammad (Shakkour), the prodigal, closeted son, returns to Cairo, and to his father (Obeid), whose body is rapidly failing. Distanced from his NYC boyfriend (Powell), Mohammad reunites with an old Cairo flame (Nazari-Robati), who now has a life of his own. And who’s to judge him, besides that angry little angel (W.B.) in the corner of the hospital room?

Cast:
Hassan Nazari-Robati - @hnrhasaninsta
Anton Obeid - @obeidanton
Jakeem Powell - @jakeemdpowell
Jae W.B. - @thejaewb
George Shakkour - @george.on.insta

Casting By Peter Dunn - @yourboypetey

Written By Bazeed
Directed By Shadi Ghaheri

🗓️: June 17 - 20
📍HERE Arts Center
🎟️: Avail NOW at the Link in Bio!

National Queer Theater is the official theater partner of NYC Pride. The festival is supported by generous funders, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Distracted Globe Foundation. The festival is a co-production with HERE Arts Center

Art Illustration By @dumptruck.jpg

We are so grateful to @sydneyea for encouraging us to make ASL interpretation available pre-show this Friday 5/15 at @herearts.In addition to our standard supertitles, we hope this makes the performance that night more accessible to the Deaf community.