"The burqa has different meanings for many women who wear it. I think as Americans we have a tendency to only associate this garment with violence, oppression, and fear without really knowing much about its history or cultural significance. It is my hope that audience members will approach this play with an open mind and an open heart to allow for an alternate perspective that is both positive and meaningful."
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Theatre directorsPlaywrights from the United StatesPeople from Los AngelesProducers from the United StatesHispanic Americans
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On her play Veil’d in “Interview: Q&A with VEIL’D Playwright, Monet Hurst-Mendoza” (APAC; 2017 Nov 16)
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