Hengameh E. Rice's ANAHITA'S REPUBLIC to be Presented at Factory Studio Theatre in March
Anahita is a woman who refuses to wear the hijab and rules her own republic where she can be free to live, dress, and speak as she pleases.
Anahita's Republic is a provocative and timely new play that grapples with the past and present situation in Iran, where strong, educated, and committed women work under the constant threat of harassment and imprisonment to advance their rights and the well-being of their countries.
Anahita is a woman who refuses to wear the hijab and rules her own republic where she can be free to live, dress, and speak as she pleases. To deal with the world outside of her compound, she controls the family business and the life of her brother Cyrus, whose freedom and happiness are sacrificed for her dreams. One night, on the eve of an important secret meeting between leaders of the women's movement, a young woman in a chador comes to Anahita's compound, carrying explosive secrets that might destroy everything Anahita has tried to build.
Performance Details:
Directed by Brenley Charkow
Starring* Sama Mousavi, Omar Alex Khan, Nima Ghomeshi, and Layla Hart
Set Design by Sim Suzer
Sound Design by Heidi Chan
Costume Design by Niloufar Ziaee
Lighting Design by Siobhan Sleath
Stage Manager by Anna Kaltenbach
Assistant Director Aylin Oyan Salahshoor
Assistant Producer Carmen Osahor
Dramaturge Mukonzi Wa Musyoki
*Due to the current situation in Iran, some artists/creatives have chosen not to work under their real names.
March 17- April 2, 2023
Factory Studio Theatre, 125 Bathurst St
PERFORMANCES: Friday March 17 to Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 7:30PM; matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm.
TICKETS: $25- $50 general; PWYC Sundays
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PHONE: (416) 504-9971
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