Expanding the Conversation: A Panel Discussion

May 4, 2025 at the Firehall Studio (280 E Cordova St)

Expanding the Conversation: A Panel Discussion with the Creative and Cultural Consulting Team of The Frontliners
May 4
1PM – Doors + Mingle (light refreshments included)
1:30 to 2:30PM – Panel Discussion
3PM – Show Starts
$15 – This ticket does not include a ticket to the show.
Studio, Firehall Arts Centre (280 E Cordova St)*
Special Event by Blackout Art Society, Firehall Arts Centre and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre

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Join the Firehall Arts Centre, Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, and Blackout Art Society for an illuminating glimpse into the creative process behind Zahida Rahemtulla’s powerful new play, The Frontliners. Director Derek Chan will facilitate thoughtful conversations between playwright Rahemtulla and the Cultural Consultants who engaged in the development in this premiere production. This team will discuss the larger issues the play raises, including resettlement, frontline work, displacement, and the ongoing impact of the Syrian and refugee crises around the world.

*Please note that this event is on the second floor of the building that is only accessible via stairs and we apologize for the inconvenience.

Derek Chan – Panel Facilitator and Director of The Frontliners
Zahida Rahemtulla – Playwright
Aya Adra – Cultural Consultant
Aksam Alyousef – Cultural Consultant
Majd Agha – Cultural Consultant
Farouk Alsajee – Original Composition & Cultural Consultant
Oussayma Canbarieh – Cultural Consultant