Before I Die

Nada Humsi – who immigrated to Canada a quarter of a century ago – is growing older and facing immense obstacles. She struggled, succeeded and failed. Especially when the genre is theatre, where there is no money, fame, red carpets or mention in the media. Hence, the theater artist becomes a little prophet with a little prophecy to fight for.

And every step she takes to pursue her artistic career is met with a diplomatic tone:

“You are passé, slow, no longer sexy, no longer innovator or fit, you’re out of life.”

A reflection on Nada’s personal and artistic life celebrating half a century of her theatrical practice parallel to the lives of artists from different eras and genres, transcending the individual and merging with the collective.

Directed by Hazim Kamaledin

Written and performed by Nada Humsi

About Mada Theatre

Mada is a local theatre company that was founded by Nada Humsi and Majdi Bou-Matar. Previously a collective, Mada incorporated as a not-for-profit company in January 2023 to keep the memory and the legacy of Majdi Bou-Matar alive.

Mada is registered as a theatre for Arts and Growth, which represents growth of artistic productions, a tree into fruits, a baby into an adult, an egg to a chick, linking the authentic arts with nature. Mada is a combination of Majdi and Nada’s names (Ma-da) and means “Horizon” in Arabic.

Works-In-Progress Mini Festival – January 15-17, 2025 – The Registry Theatre
Take a sneak peek at some amazing new theatre pieces in-the-works!

We are presenting four shows in various stages of production at the Registry Theatre. From staged readings to workshop performances, come be part of the development of these works-in-progress.

Showtimes to be announced.