Waiting for MARSHA

This is the beginning of the Stonewall riots, the moment when the queer community worldwide fought for equal rights. Now, more than fifty years later, queer rights are once again under pressure.

In Waiting for Marsha, a group of queer activists, led by Marvan wants to hijack World Pride 2026 to call attention to the increasing harassment and violence against queers. The pacifist Marvan feels the growing pressure from the group not to give in to what is coming af them. Their freedom must be protected at all costs. But how far should they go in this?

Raymi Sambo on Waiting for Marsha
"I am deeply concerned about the increasing violence against queer persons also here in the Netherlands. Like the personages in Waiting for Marsha, I hope for a new Stonewall moment. Perhaps with this performance we will fuel the fire."

Excluding consumption.

ABOUT RAYMI SAMBO MAKES
Raymi Sambo Makes creates performances, podcasts, films and talk shows that find their roots in intercultural and queer society. The topics are current and inspired by events in the country and embedded in a universal theme. We show relevant and recognizable stories for everyone who does not believe in pigeonholes and likes to break their own bubble. Waiting for Marsha is the second performance
in a series of performances about controversial black women in history. The first performance was Who's Afraid of Sylvana, which hit theaters last season. Following will be performances inspired by life, Winnie Mandela (2027) Meghan Markle (2028).

CREDITS
IDEA DIRECTION AND TEXT CONTRIBUTIONS Raymi Sambo

PLAY Roxy Verwey, Lars Brinkman, Jaralsey Andrews, Maartje Strijk, Jan van Est

TEXT Vera Morina

CHOREOGRAPHY Naïma Souhaïr