Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer-winning play "English" opens on Broadway after Trump's second inauguration

variety.com February 4, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

The play "English," written by Sanaz Toossi, opened on Broadway shortly after Donald Trump's second inauguration. The play, inspired by Toossi's anger over the Muslim travel ban and her experiences with language barriers, focuses on an adult English class in Iran. "English" is a comedy that aims to humanize its characters and provoke laughter. The play's lead actor, Marjan Neshat, emphasized its importance in the current social climate, highlighting the need to represent marginalized voices on stage. Toossi and Neshat discussed audience reactions, particularly to the play's final moments performed in Farsi. They also noted Toossi's dedication, with Neshat joking about her writing during technical rehearsals.


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