RRCC Staff Report
Minneapolis’ Mixed Blood Theatre’s production of Hijab Tube explores American–Muslim identity and offers a unique, entertaining, and eye-opening perspective on Islam in 21st Century America, according to organizers.
The performance will be offered at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rainy River Community College Theater and is free to the public.
The story centers on 20-year-old Rubiya, a second-generation American Muslim exploring her identity. Prompted by a college class discussion, Rubiya is considering wearing the hijab (the traditional head covering of Muslim women) and takes her questions about it to YouTube. The range and variety of responses she receives offer illuminating perspectives on the great diversity of Islam in contemporary America.
Now in its second year on tour, Hijab Tube was written by Seema Sueko on commission from Mixed Blood. The production features Sarah Siadat as Rubiya and Zainab Musa and Joshua Fazeli in a variety of roles. The production is directed by William Partlan.
Hijab Tube is one of four culturally specific productions toured annually by Mixed Blood Theatre, a Minneapolis-based multicultural theater company founded in 1976. The others include Dr. King’s Dream, a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Daughters of Africa, a music-driven history of African American women and According to Coyote, an entertaining collection of American Indian legends and stories.
Rainy River Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator.
If you go
What: Hijab Tube — A young Muslim woman takes her questions about wearing a hijab to YouTube in this fascinating look at Islam in 21st Century America. Written by Seema Sueko on commission from Mixed Blood Theatre. Directed by William Partlan.
When: 2 p.m. Tuesday
Where: RRCC Theater
Tickets: Free to the public
