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Made of Glass

A story about showing up and still falling short.


As financial pressures begin to crack the life he’s built, Nabeel, a young Somali man in Toronto’s West End, tries to help others while quietly failing the person closest to him. His marriage to Safiyah slowly unravels.

Presented with support from Playwrights Canada Press

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MASK MANDATORY

RUN TIME:
2 hour 15 minute double-Bill, 15 minute intermission between pieces (paired with Dream House/Doll House, and Kim is dead.)

Suleekha would like to thank: To Merlin, Gwen and Melissa, I am forever indebted to the three of you. My dear sisters, you are my rocks, my foundation. To Aminah, Bile, Bashir and Nawal for being my northern stars, and the angels at Paprika for the endless support and taking a chance on a girl like me.

Made of Glass

  • Playwright: Suleekha Hirsi

Schedule

Part of the 2026 Festival

Location

Native Earth Performing Art’s Aki Studio

250-585 Dundas Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
https://www.nativeearth.ca/akistudio/

Accessibility

Native Earth Performing Arts and Artscape strive to provide equal treatment to and equitable benefits of its services, programs and facilities in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

  • The Dundas Street entrance provides barrier-free access to the building
  • Two elevators are located in the South Lobby
  • All floors have accessible washrooms and stalls, as well as accessible drinking fountains
  • Signage throughout the building is written in Braille
  • A hearing enhancement system is available in Aki Studio and the Ada Slaight Hall

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Paprika Artist Participant

Suleekha Hirsi

Playwright

Suleekha Hirsi (she/her) is a Somali-Canadian, Black Muslim playwright and filmmaker based in Brampton. Her work follows families and the everyday ways people care, struggle, and practice resilience. She sits on the board of Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and is pursuing a Masters in Urban Planning, bringing curiosity about people and place into her storytelling. Her work lingers in kitchens, living rooms, and quiet corners, noticing the small, tender moments that make life feel full.