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For the first time ever in the US, a group brings a snapshot of the colorful diversity of Egyptian society and community to the stage…

Ana Masry: Still Living in the Square!

A delightful evening celebrating Egypt’s multi-layered identity through music, Arabic & English poetry, singing, dance and more...

Sunday May 6^th, 2012 at 7pm

Lisner Auditorium, GWU, Washington DC

730 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20052 (Foggy Bottom Metro Station)

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أوبريت أنا مصرى .. ولسه ساكن فى الميدان

ملحمة شعرية غنائية تواكب الأحداث والتطورات التي تحدث في الواقع المصري وتتجدد معها

سارعوا إلى شراء تذاكركم حتى لا يفوتكم الشكل والأغنيات الجديدة التى سنقدمها لكم لأول مرة.. تعالوا لكي نحتفي معا بالهوية المصرية فنؤكد على وجودنا وعلى هويتنا وعلى قدرتنا في تأسيس جالية مصرية قوية مترابطة قادرة على القيام بدورها في المجتمع الأمريكي

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ولأول مرة مع أنا مصرى:

الفنانة الاستعراضية الكبيرة: عاشقة مصر:

Diana Calenti

تقدم رقصات فلكلورية وباليه مصرية مع فرقتها

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لأول مرة تقديم :

الفنان الكوميدى الساخر:

Said Durrah

والعديد من المفاجآت الآخرى ومنها:

ولوحات الفنان المصرى الكبير

نبيل مقار

والتى ستخصص نسبة من مبيعاتها لدعم أنشطة الجالية المصرية بأمريكا

Following the fantastic success of the first three shows in December 2011 and February 2012 in Washington DC, the Ana Masry (in Arabic “I am Egyptian”) Foundation is proud to bring you a new epic performance.

A special all-new performance celebrating Egypt’s rich heritage and culture based on the Arabic script written by Mohamed Maaty, interwoven with Egyptian songs written and composed by Ehaab Abdou, as well as Coptic hymns, Islamic Sufi chanting, Nubian songs and more.. the English poetry is written by Yahia Lababidi and performed by a wonderful group of amateur and professional actors, musicians and singers from within the Egyptian-American community and beyond…

Singers: Ahmed ElHadad, Avram Ibrahim, Ayman Besher, Ehaab Abdou, Maria Andrawis, Nashwa Gabra, Yousri Awadallah and more…

Musicians : Adel Adam (Violin), Amirah Ismail (Violin), Atef El Hadad (Tabla), Chakib Hilali (Neyy), Heather Spence (Cello), Jon Seligman (Riqq), Nancy Maaty (Violin), Kylie Hilali (Qanun)

Performers: Avram Ibrahim, Ghada Youness, Mohamed Maaty (lead role) and Nesrine Basheer (lead role).

For the first time ever with Ana Masry, renowned dancer and choreographer

Diana Calenti

and her dancing troupe performing Egyptian folkloric dances

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for the first time, the event is MCed by:

Arab-American Comedian

Said Durrah

Since most of the performance is in Arabic, some English translation will be provided in the printed program and an English presentation will accompany the performance.

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“Catch a glimpse of Past Concerts“:

1. “Photos”:

2. “Programs from Past Concerts”

3. “Sample Videos (amateur)” … they see embedded images to view the videos:

Promotional video:

Sample Video 1:

Sample Video 2:

Fusion (Ahmed Atef & Maria Andrawis):

TICKETS:

• Ticket prices start from at $15 up to $35 based on seating

• 15% group discounts available for groups of 10 or more people.

• 20% discounts available for all students

• 10% discount for seniors (age 60+).

20% discount for children ages 6-12 (*Children’s prices apply only to upper terrace seating.)

• Tickets are available via Ticketmaster

• To purchase your ticket via Ticketmaster over the phone, please call: 800-745-3000: http://www.lisner.org/box-office.asp

• Proceeds go to support Ana Masry activities and events for the Egyptian community in the US.

HOW TO GET THERE:

730 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20052 (Foggy Bottom Metro Station)
(202) 994-6800 http://www.lisner.org/

Detailed directions

CONTACT US:

For sponsorship packages available and other inquiries, contact Galal Sayed: galalsayed80@gmail.com

About the Ana Masry Foundation:

Ana Masry (I’m Egyptian) Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit association registered in the state of Maryland that aims to promote a better understanding of Egypt’s common heritage and the multi-layered, multi-faceted Egyptian identity among us as Egyptians through producing cultural and artistic materials and activities. The foundation achieves that through Egyptian and Egyptian-American financial and technical support. For more information on how you can get involved, please write to: anamasryfoundation@gmail.c​om

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SUPPORTERS
Ana Masry is proud to be co-sponsoring this event in collaboration with: