Noura
by Heather Raffo

Name: Noura
Brand: Heather Raffo
SKU: 9780573708121
Rating: 4.03 (3 reviews)

Highlights

Female

Male

90 minsPresent DayRole(s) for Teen(s)Unit Set/Multiple Settings

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play. While some appreciate its beauty and complexity, others are less enthusiastic about reading plays in general. The character Noura offers a compelling look into the experiences of her Iraqi family living in New York.

Beautiful and intricate storytellingStrong character developmentEngaging themes of identityNot everyone enjoys reading plays

Synopsis

As Noura and her husband Tariq prepare to celebrate a traditional Christmas, she looks forward to welcoming a special guest—Maryam, a young Iraqi refugee.

But the girl’s arrival opens wounds the family has tried to leave behind, forcing them to confront where they are, where they’ve been and who they have become.