Ali and Dahlia
by Tariq Jordan


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Synopsis
Accused of rioting, Ali awaits his fate in an Israeli interrogation room.
But when an old lover steps in to defend him, the two are forced to confront their past; finding themselves torn between bitter loyalties.
A story of love, sacrifice, and redemption, Ali and Dahlia explores the loss of innocence, the longing for lost homelands, and the political forces that shape our lives.
Press Reviews
"A modern star-crossed lover’s tale... Ali and Dahlia takes an unflinching look at the Arab/Israeli conflict, offering up a heart-breaking romance as its powerful access point."
— Camden New Journal
"A complicated and nuanced picture of Palestinian-Israeli relations on both a national and interpersonal scale... [Jordan] includes personal details along with funny and tender moments to great effect."
— The Upcoming
"From the very first scene, the sparkling dialogue of these characters – the electricity between them, heightened by the simplicity of the setting – hooks you in."
— Secret London
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Dahlia An Israeli from Jerusalem. |
Moshe / Asher / David An officer / Dahlia’s brother / An IDF soldier.ALI and DAHLIA age from 14 to 30 years old. ASHER ages from 13–21 years old. (ASHER does not appear in the present.) |
Ali A Palestinian from Bir Nabala. |
Publication
Ali and Dahlia is a play written by Tariq Jordan and published by Samuel French (2019).
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Samuel French · 2019 · 100 pp
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