JIHAD MILHEM
MOSQUE
A PLAY BY
JIHAD MILHEM
Mosque is the story of a Palestinian American father (Abdul) and his son (American-born Mohammad) as they navigate a post 9/11 America from the front of their corner store in Harlem. Their chosen family is torn over the 2010 rebuild of a Mosque near ground zero, encouraging conflict and bringing age-old feelings to a head.
REVIEWS OF MOSQUE
FEARLESS THEATRE PRODUCTION IN 2018
"...this brilliant script feels and sounds finished in its first full production. Its people speak with authenticity and confidence....Milhem has a gift with natural unfettered dialogue and an ear for the rhythms of friendship. The scenes between the two boys are so realistic, relaxed and lovely. The courtship scenes are heartwarming and free of the need for drama that hinders many playwrights. The arguments are painful and realistic in that, too often the combatants don’t hear each other over their own feelings and say hurtful things they don’t really mean."
-Beki Pineda, Boulder Magazine
Photo: Jacob Krider
THE BLACK ACTOR'S GUILD PRODUCTION IN 2019
"This show is a stunning, personal story about love, change, family, beliefs, racism and faith in the aftermath of 9/11."
-Lisa Young, Founder of IDEAS Stages
Photo: Jacob Krider