Continuing with Arab-American Heritage Month, we have another special Arab guest today. Today's special guest is GAMAL ELSAWAH, a queer Arab-American writer, actor, and comedian, born and based in New York City. He is the co-founder of Showdogs, a New York based independent film and theatre production that is committed to the creation of work that is provocative, diverse and accessible to all.
Gamal’s plays have been workshopped and presented in New York by Fail Better NYC, The Bechdel Group, The Fresh Fruit Festival, Make/Shift, and Showdogs Theater Collective. He was Head Writer of the 'Theater By Default' Sketch Comedy Series from 2015-2017, and has written for the sketch comedy podcast show 'Only Sketches About…', as well as the sci-fi comedy web series, 'Wormholes,' which he co-created and both seasons are currently available to watch now on YouTube. He occasionally writes poetry and editorial features for Show-score.com. His Short Play, 'Do You Speak My Language?' was awarded the Fresh Fruit Festival’s 2019 Award for Best Short Play, the second season of his web-series 'Wormholes’' received the award for Best Web Series at the 2022 Astoria Film Festival. He’s funny, he’s witty, he’s the mother of his own house and before I go off and make several Drag Race references, why don’t we just bathe in the tea and let Gamal spill the Hollywood Chai!
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Lists & Links for Our Guest:
His official Instagram: @thegamal
His official Letterboxd: @thegamal
Check out Gamal ElSawah's Official Website for more information on him and his work. Check out both seasons of 'Wormholes' on the Official 'Wormholes' YouTube Show page. His production company Showdogs has upcoming shows and projects in the NYC area! Check out their official website!
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This episode was recorded in San Francisco and NYC, produced and edited by Jon Akkawi. DOP: Mera Nino. Art Direction: Rosy Nino. Logo Design: Christina Raie. Theme Music: "Arab Trap" by Chef Elon. The Hollywood Chai is a BOUGIE ARABS ENTERTAINMENT production.