Diana Simonzadeh

A young man is raised with the expectation that he will follow in his father's footsteps, working in the trade and carrying on an important tradition, but instead, he wants to follow his own path and become an artist. It is a classic coming-of-age narrative of a generational and cultural shift that is common enough in Western literature. By finding the same conflict in an Iraqi family, Sinan Antoon's The Corpse Washer shows just how universal fundamental storytelling forms can be.

Silk Road Rising is set to present the World Premiere of Night Over Erzinga, written by Adriana Sevahn Nichols and directed by Lisa Portes. Night Over Erzinga runs now through November 11, 2012, in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St, Chicago. Press opening is tonight, October 13 at 3:00 pm.

Silk Road Rising is set to present the World Premiere of Night Over Erzinga, written by Adriana Sevahn Nichols and directed by Lisa Portes. Night Over Erzinga runs October 9 - November 11, 2012, in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St, Chicago. Press opening is Saturday, October 13 at 3:00 pm.

Silk Road Rising will present Motti Lerner's new play Paulus, translated by Hillel Harkin, directed by Daniella Topol, and featuring: Joseph Anthony Foronda*, Adam Poss*, Diana Simonzadeh*, Brent Barnes, Lacy Katherine Campbell, Bryson Engelen, Justin James Farley, Christopher Meister, and Chris Popio.

Silk Road Rising will present Motti Lerner's new play Paulus, translated by Hillel Harkin, directed by Daniella Topol, and featuring: Joseph Anthony Foronda*, Adam Poss*, Diana Simonzadeh*, Brent Barnes, Lacy Katherine Campbell, Bryson Engelen, Justin James Farley, Christopher Meister, and Chris Popio.

At the gala 43rd Annual Equity Jeff Awards held at Drury Lane Oakbrook on Monday, November 7, 'The Madness of George III,' from Chicago Shakespeare Theater, took top honors for a play in the Large Theatre tier with a total of 5 awards, including Production - Play, Director Penny Metropulos and Principal Actor Harry Groener. In musical categories for large theatres, the Goodman Theatre and Shakespeare Theatre Company production of 'Candide' won top awards for a musical with 5 statues, including Production - Musical, New Adaptation for Mary Zimmerman, Principal Actor Geoff Packard and Supporting Actress and Actor, Hollis Resnik and Larry Yando. The revisionist team of Director Charles Newell and Music Director Doug Peck of Court Theatre claimed directing honors for large musicals with their new look at 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.'

Silk Road Theatre Project's Al Kasida Staged Reading Series Presents Kemba Saran's Play A DRESS OF STEEL MESH, featuring Diana Simonzadeh, Kathleen Carot, and Delicia Dunham, and directed by Amanda Respess.

The Jeff Awards today announced 185 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011.

Silk Road Theatre Project's Al Kasida Staged Reading Series Presents Kemba Saran's Play A DRESS OF STEEL MESH, featuring Diana Simonzadeh, Kathleen Carot, and Delicia Dunham, and directed by Amanda Respess.

Originally scheduled to close on November 7, 2010, Silk Road Theatre Project's celebrated production of Wajdi Mouawad's award winning Scorched has been extended through November 21, 2010.

Inspired by classical Greek tragedy and the devastating effects of the Lebanese civil war, the internationally-renowned play Scorched makes its Chicago debut in a production by Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP) this fall.

The Chicago Premiere of Scorched By Wajdi Mouawad, Translated by Linda Gaboriau and Directed by Dale Heinen gets extended through November 21.

Originally scheduled to close on November 7, 2010, Silk Road Theatre Project's celebrated production of Wajdi Mouawad's award winning Scorched has been extended through November 21, 2010.

Inspired by classical Greek tragedy and the devastating effects of the Lebanese civil war, the internationally-renowned play Scorched makes its Chicago debut in a production by Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP) this fall.

Inspired by classical Greek tragedy and the devastating effects of the Lebanese civil war, the internationally-renowned play Scorched makes its Chicago debut in a production by Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP) this fall.

Three-Session Seminars to be taught in English and French. In anticipation of the Chicago premier of Scorched (October 6 - November 7, 2010), a play by Lebanese French Canadian dramatist Wajdi Mouawad, Silk Road Theatre Project together with Act One Studios are proud to offer two three-session seminars, one to be taught in English and the other in French.

Inspired by classical Greek tragedy and the devastating effects of the Lebanese civil war, the internationally-renowned play Scorched makes its Chicago debut in a production by Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP) this fall.

Inspired by classical Greek tragedy and the devastating effects of the Lebanese civil war, the internationally-renowned play Scorched makes its Chicago debut in a production by Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP) this fall.

Silk Road Theatre Project hosts free staged readings of Michael Najjar's TALIB on Saturday, August 14th at 7:30PM and Sunday, August 15th at 2PM. The readings will be at the Historic Chicago Temple Buidling at 77 W. Washington St., Pierce Hall. Because these are open to the public, reservations are strongly recommended; please call (312) 857-1234 ext. 201 or e-mail boxofficie@srtp.org.