Staging Cultural EncountersStaging Cultural Encounters tells stories about performances of cultural encounter and cultural exchange during the US tour of the Algerian theater troupe Istijmam Culturelle in 2016. Jane E. Goodman follows the Algerian theater troupe as they prepare for and then tour the U. S. under the auspices of the Center Stage program, sponsored by the US State Department to promote cross cultural dialogue and understanding. The title of the play Istijmam