The Body Washer opened in April 2007 as part of the 15 Minute Playfest in New York City’s Theater District. In its first year this compelling drama garnered an impressive series of honors and awards:
July 2007: The Body Washer was chosen as a finalist in ReOrient, an annual festival of plays exploring the Middle East. The festival is produced by Golden Thread Productions, in San Francisco which has as its aim, "placing the Middle East Center Stage."
August 2007: 2nd Place in the 16th Annual One-Act Marathon, Attic Theatre, Los Angeles
September 2007: Winner, the Short Stack New Play Festival at Bowie State University, Bowie, MD. The play was produced in conjunction with the Accokeek Creek Theatreco.
November 2007: Finalist, the Kansas City Women’s Playwriting Festival, Kansas City, MO
April 2008: Finalist, 10 x 10 Triangle, The Arts Center, Carrboro, NC
In addition to these awards, the play has received several other productions
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