Support Noor Theatre

For fifteen years, Noor Theatre has been the only theatre company in New York City dedicated to producing, developing, and supporting the work of artists of Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian, and North African (MENA/SWANA) descent. We have served over 550 artists, reached audiences of over 10,000 people, and built a canon of work that is changing what American theatre looks like — and who gets to see themselves in it.

We do this as a small, but dedicated team powered by a steadfast community. Your gift to Noor's annual fund is what makes it all possible: the commissions that give playwrights time and resources to write, the readings that bring new work to life, the community gatherings that remind our artists and audiences they are not alone, and the productions that put MENA/SWANA stories at the center of New York's stages.

This is an especially exciting moment to be part of the Noor family. In 2027, we are bringing Fouad of Nazareth— the darkly comedic, Arabic-infused pop-punk musical by Fouad Dakwar that has already sold out every room it's entered — to a full off-Broadway production. It will be a milestone for Palestinian storytelling on the American stage, and for Noor.

But the work we do every day — the readings, the workshops, the community, the infrastructure that makes a production like Fouad of Nazareth possible — depends on your ongoing support.

Please make a gift to Noor Theatre today — one-time or monthly. Every dollar goes directly toward building the artistic home that MENA/SWANA artists deserve.

Want to join a core group of supporters sustaining our mission? Become a Keeper of the Light. The most powerful way to sustain Noor's work is through a recurring monthly gift. Our Keepers of the Light are the steady, beating heart of this organization — the supporters whose consistent generosity allows us to plan ahead, say yes to artists, and show up for our community year-round. No matter the size of your monthly contribution, joining this circle means the light stays on for MENA/SWANA artists in New York and beyond.

Noor Annual Fund