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American
Fast

Twenty-one-year-old college basketball sensation Khady Salama makes it to March Madness, only to become a flashpoint of controversy when she lies about observing the Muslim fast while competing in the tournament.

Winner of the Woodward/Newman Playwriting Award
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Productions 

Theater Alliance Washington, DC, 2025

Capital Stage Sacramento, CA, 2024

Artists Repertory Theatre Portland, OR — Rolling World Premiere 

City Theatre Pittsburgh, PA — Rolling World Premiere 

InterAct Theatre Philadelphia, PA, 2023 — Rolling World Premiere 

Constellation Stage Bloomington, IN, 2023  

 

Awards & Recognitions  

Winner Woodward/Newman Award, 2022

Finalist Crosswords Project Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative, 2022

Winner Capital Repertory Next Act! New Play Summit, 2021  

 

Development  

Colorado New Play Summit, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany, NY

UC Santa Barbara Launch Pad Series

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