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Maya Arthur

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BSR Contributor Since December 1, 2024

Maya Arthur (she/her) is a writer based in Philadelphia. You can find her wandering around Philly or at a museum exhibition.

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The three women sing in lavish sequined purple gowns that have capes lined with huge crinoline boas.

Walnut Street Theatre presents Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s Dreamgirls

Glitter, glam, and heart
A new production of Dreamgirls at the Walnut brings powerful vocals to a show that will offer fresh insights even for longtime fans of the story. Maya Arthur reviews.
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Three Asian women in free-diving gear stand determinedly in a row onstage, holding nets and large orange buoys.

Hedgerow Theatre presents Celine Song’s Endlings

Diving deep into identity, memory, and artistic voice
Celine Strong’s Endlings, getting its regional premiere at Hedgerow, spans two generations of Korean women and poses a deceptively simple question: who gets to tell the story? Maya Arthur reviews.
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Reviews 3 minute read
Muhammad, a young Black Muslim woman in brown hijab and light-blue tunic with brown embroidered leaves, laughs joyfully.

InterAct Theatre Company and Theatre in the X present Antu Yacob’s On My Deen

Spotlighting West Philly’s Muslim community onstage
For the start of its ambitious, community-centered Philly Cycle series, InterAct teams with Theatre in the X for this warm, involving exploration of love and faith for two generations of Muslim women in Philly. Maya Arthur reviews.
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Reviews 5 minute read