The Believers Are But Brothers (oberon Modern P... May 2026

The show highlights shocking similarities between the radicalization methods of seemingly opposite groups, such as Islamic extremists and white supremacists. The Believers are But Brothers By Javaad Alipoor

Young men seeking the power, money, and status they feel they’ve been denied, often finding it in digital echo chambers. The Believers are But Brothers (Oberon Modern P...

How the "smoke and mirrors" world of online forums like 4chan allows hate speech to flourish. The Believers are But Brothers (Oberon Modern P...

The play centers on three main characters—two British Muslim men and one white American—who feel disenfranchised and overlooked in a rapidly changing world. Alipoor argues that this "crisis of masculinity" leaves young men vulnerable to extremist ideologies, whether from or the alt-right . Key themes include: The Believers are But Brothers (Oberon Modern P...