How 2 Iranian American Directors Translate Sanaz Toossi’s ‘English’
Arya Shahi and Naghmeh Samini are staging the Pulitzer-winning play about an Iranian language class at the Old Globe and ArtsWest, respectively.
Arya Shahi and Naghmeh Samini are staging the Pulitzer-winning play about an Iranian language class at the Old Globe and ArtsWest, respectively.
This month Woodzick talks to the Seattle-based director about creating a safe yet accountable rehearsal room, taking Shakespeare off a pedestal, and embracing body hair.
The disarming myth-making musical ‘Lizard Boy,’ about to make its NYC debut, is just one of the trails being blazed by this Seattle-based auteur.
The musicals-focused company will create a dual leadership model in place as its longtime singular leader, Robb Hunt, retires.
The season will feature productions around the theme ‘Beyond Ideas.’