Syria: Confronting Violence with Creativity
A conversation with Syrian dramatist Naila Al Atrash

Join OIA, IAHI, IUPUI Office for Women, Office of Conflict Resolution and Dialogue Programs, the School of Liberal Arts’ new Applied Theatre, Film, and Television Major within the Department of Communication Studies and Indiana Fulbright Forum in welcoming renowned dramatist Naila Al Atrash.

The Critical Conversations series offers informal collegial space to engage in dialogue about issues of social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Naila Al Atrash is one of the most highly celebrated directors in Arab theater today and has also earned renown and awards as an innovative actress and scholar of theater arts. Naila has headed the Acting Department of the Syrian High Institute of Drama, served in several international teaching positions, and is currently a Vivian G. Prins Scholar at NYU’s Department of Drama, teaching Syrian theater and film, and directing plays.