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A Knock on the Roof

Opening Date: Jan 10, 2025
Closing Date: Feb 16, 2025
Running Time: 01:10
A Knock on the Roof

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Playing @
New York Theatre Workshop
79 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 10003
Set the timer. The everyday existence of a mother during a sweltering summer vacation: prepare meals, pack the bag, run the drill, repeat. With a dry wit and the determination of an Olympian, Mariam meticulously practices for the run of her life—the dreaded knock on the roof. Written by and starring Khawla Ibraheem, this unforgettable new play about obsession, survival and everyday life in Gaza is directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (What the Constitution Means to Me).

A co-production of New York Theatre Workshop with piece by piece productions. Presented in partnership with the 2025 Under the Radar festival.
Off BroadwaySolo
Show Notes: No intermission
Age Guidance: 12
Audience Advisory: This production contains suggestions of violence and war and is recommended for audiences ages 12 and older.

Performance Schedule

Visit nytw.org for full schedule.


Cast
  • Khawla Ibraheem

Written By
  • Khawla Ibraheem

Director
  • Oliver Butler

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Full-price tickets:

$29.00 - $103.00

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Counter 44"
  • Parking

    Garage: Central Parking, 403 Lafayette Street, East 4th St & Astor Place • Significant street parking and available drop-off zones
  • Curb Ramps

    Corner of 2nd Avenue & East 4th Street
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front of Entrance
  • Restroom

    Gender Neutral Restrooms both Women's and Men's: 35.75" Door to restrooms. Women's: Door 26". Stall 35" x48". Commode 15". Mens: Door 26". Stall 36" x 60". Commode 15". Urinal 27".
  • Elevator/Escalator

    None.available
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Entrance

    Double doors (each29.5")
  • Visual Assistance

    Low vision seating available upon request as available • Programs available in large print: ask an usher, house manager, or box office representative
  • Water Fountain

    Spout 36"
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infared Hearing Listening devices available for every performance, contact the house manager upon arrival.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair accessible.Street to Lobby (Merchandise & Concessions): no stairs • Wheelchair Seats (companion seats in parenthesis): J1 (2), J16 (15)
  • Folding Armrests

    None available
  • Seating

    Lobby to Row A (ront row): 12 steps down, railing • Lobby to Row S (back row) through Row J: no stairs • Wheelchair Seats (companion seats in parenthesis): J1 (2), J16 (15)

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