Saalika Khan has SIGNED with DDO Artists Agency after being scouted from our "MENASA Diversity Showcase". (May 2023)

Wida Karim has SIGNED with DDO Artists Agency after being scouted from our "MENASA Diversity Showcase". (May 2023)

John's other credits are The Home, The Creator, Fire Island, The Water Song, Anya, Last Ferry, Evolution: Siren, Etymology, Rabbit Hole, Me

The third annual MENASA Diversity Showcase had a successful premiere with over 60 actors delivering powerful monologues.

"The recent MENASA Diversity Showcase, held last Saturday on YouTube, was a triumphant success!" - BroadwayWorld

Lau Lapides is the owner and president of Lau Lapides Company, which has hybrid online and in-person studios in Boston, NYC, and LA.

Jason Crow is known for McMillions (2020), Leverage Redemption (2021-2023), In the Dark (2019-2022)...

Elmer Blanco is an experienced Talent Agent currently working at Avalon Artists Group.

Elizabeth Benge is known for Redheads Anonymous (2015), Blues's Clues and You (2019-2022), Side Hustle (2022), and Warped (2022).

"The MENASA Diversity Showcase is not just a response to the ongoing lack of diversity in Hollywood, but a powerful initiative..."

Are you tired of the lack of representation in the entertainment industry? Do you want to showcase your talents and gain industry exposure?

The MENASA Diversity Showcase is a unique and impactful initiative aimed at providing a platform for actors of Middle Eastern...

Actor and Director Walid Chaya attends NewFilmmakers Los Angeles for Film Festival InFocus: Arab Cinema.

Studio For Performing Arts LA member Tarek Zohdy shares a testimonial from the "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call" with MAAC.

As of 2018 women were finally allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Watch “Driving Ms. Saudi” by Walid Chaya at the Marina del Rey Film Festival

Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television & film industry panel on April 30, 2022.

"Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television and film industry panel last Saturday."

Studio For Performing Arts LA just announced the return of their MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call to be held online this month.

"Middle Eastern Actor Walid Chaya Directs Winning MENASA Diversity Event In Hollywood" as seen in "New York Daily Trends" news.

Studio For Performing Arts LA is the WINNER of the Regional 2021 BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" for our MENASA Diversity Showcase