About the production
Zarina, a brilliant Pakistani-American writer, is finishing a provocative novel about women and Islam. When her devout father and sister discover it, the family is forced to confront what they believe.
“Senior's direction is nimble and ideally in tune with the rhythm of playwright Akhtar's words.”
— San Diego City Beat, David L. Coddon
“Enacted with fierce conviction by a four-person ensemble directed by Kimberly Senior, the play comes alive when the disputes turn acrimonious and the heartbreak is palpable behind the hollering.”
— LA Times, Charles McNulty
“The La Jolla Playhouse production is superb, set against a backdrop of blue and white Islamic mosaic. Chicago-based director Kimberly Senior, who helmed Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize-winner, 'Disgraced,' has a flawless feel for his rhythms and wit, and she's marshaled an outstanding cast to inhabit these intriguing characters.”
— Jazz 88, Pat Launer
“Given the polish of the La Jolla Playhouse production, you'd never know the play's a world premiere. And since Kimberly Senior also directed the original Disgraced, it's clear she honors the playwright's wishes.”
— San Diego Reader, Jeff Smith
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Credits
Written by Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Kimberly Senior
Featuring Monika Jolly (Zarina), Meera Rohit Kumbhani (Mahwish), Kai Lennox (Eli), Bernard White (Afzal)
Set Jack Magaw
Lights Jaymi Lee Smith
Sound Jill BC Du Boff
Costumes Elisa Benzoni
Photos by Kevin Berne
