Behind the Moon, written by Anosh Irani and directed by Lois Anderson, presents an emotive story about the lives of three men from India pursuing their dreams in Canada, set against the backdrop of a Mughlai restaurant in Toronto. The play explores themes of hope, aspiration, and the sacrifices made in the search for a better life. The cast includes Dhirendra and Zahf Paroo, with music composed by Joelysa Pankanea. The production runs from March 25 to April 6, 2025, at Touchstone Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team for Behind the Moon at Touchstone Theatre
Cast
Dallas Yellowfly
Qwalena: The Wild Women Who Steals Children
Genevieve Fleming
Small-town Sheriff
Aidan Correia
Private Eye
Colleen Wheeler
Katherine Yazov
Dhirendra
Ensemble
Zahf Paroo
Ensemble
Creative Team
Lois Anderson
Artistic Director
Dallas Yellowfly
Storyteller
Kat Sandler
Playwright
Roy Surette
Director
Jivesh Parasram
Creator
Tom Arthur Davis
Creator
Gavan Cheema
Creator
David Mesiha
Creator
Anosh Irani
Playwright
Joelysa Pankanea
Composer
Reneltta Arluk
Curatorial Team
Marcus Youssef
Curatorial Team
Daniela Atiencia
Associate Artist
Zahida Rahemtulla
Previous Flying Start Recipient
Adam Grant Warren
Previous Flying Start Recipient
Amy Lee Lavoie
Previous Flying Start Recipient
Sally Stubbs
Previous Flying Start Recipient
David King
Prize Namesake
News About Behind the Moon at Touchstone Theatre
BEHIND THE MOON by Anosh Irani to be Presented at Touchstone Theatre
February 13, 2025 Touchstone Theatre will present Behind the Moon, a play by award-winning playwright and novelist Anosh Irani. Recently named the 2023 recipient of The Writers' Trust Engel Findley Award. Learn more and see how to attend.
Touchstone Theatre Unveils Its 2024/25 Season
September 12, 2024 Touchstone Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and returning favorites.About the Theatre
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