Makram Ayache is a queer Arab Canadian playwright, director, and performer. He was born in Lebanon, raised in rural Alberta, and now lives between Edmonton and Toronto. His work explores representations of queer Arab voices and aims to bridge political struggles to the intimate experiences of the people impacted by them. His work is produced across Canada and aimed at creating emotional experiences that bring about lasting and nourishing social change. Ayache is the winner of the 2020 Tom Hendry RBC Emerging Playwright Award and the winner of the 2021/2022 Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding New Play. Find more at www.makramayache.com