(CBC) Montreal-based Silk Road Institute recently made history when it staged the play The Domestic Crusaders as the inaugural production for its new sub-company the Silk Road Theatre Company. In doing so, it officially became Canada’s first professional theatre company dedicated to celebrating Muslim stories.
Supported by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation and the Inspirit Foundation, the idea to set up this particular theatre program had its genesis almost four years ago.
“Our collective story is shaped by our individual stories, and we wanted to create a space to celebrate the stories of Muslim communities and make sure they are part of our collective story,” says Mohamed Shaheen, executive director at Silk Road.
