Dunya Productions Theatre at Cherry Street Village
720 25th AvenueThe Horse of Jenin By Alaa Shehada- A Troupe Courage Production
North American Tour Produced by 55B Productions / Jenny Tibbels
“The horse in Arabic is a symbol of freedom. But to us, this horse is much more. This horse is us.”
Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the center of the city for twenty years, symbolizing hope and resistance. Then, on October 29, 2023, an Israeli bulldozer entered the city, ripping the sculpture from its place — and from its people. Now, Alaa is left wondering… What happened to the horse?
Combining storytelling, mask, and stand-up comedy, The Horse of Jenin is constructed from the fragments of Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada’s own memories and stands as an ode to the power of imagination and the resilience it brings.
*Right after the video screening, Dunya Productions and Donkeysaddle Projects will co-host a talk back about the film, featuring local artists whose creative liberation work parallels Alaa's artistic vision.
Sat, May 16, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dunya Productions Theatre at Cherry Street Village
720 25th Avenue
Creating art and performance that will inspire and impassion our audience to engage with the global struggle for social and political justice. We seek to amplify the voices of the Middle East, North African, and Arab (MENAA+) people as well as other marginalized communities.
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