A Knock on the Roof

Opening Date: Jan 10, 2025

Closing Date: Feb 16, 2025

Running Time: 01:10

https://www.nytw.org/show/a-knock-on-the-roof/

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New York Theatre Workshop

79 East 4th Street New York City, NY 10003

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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 Broadway Solo

Age Guidance: 12

Show Notes: No intermission

Audience Advisory:

This production contains suggestions of violence and war and is recommended for audiences ages 12 and older.

Performance Schedule:

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Cast

Khawla Ibraheem

Director

Oliver Butler

Written by

Khawla Ibraheem

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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

Directions Bus

M15, M103

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".

Directions Subway

#6 to Astor Pl B, D, F, Q to Broadway / Lafayette F to 2nd Ave N, R to 8th St

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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