Playwright: Ayad Akhtar
Rights: Dramatists
Cast Size: 3m 2w
Synopsis:
Amir Kapoor is a successful Pakistani-American lawyer who is rapidly moving up the corporate ladder while distancing himself from his cultural roots. Emily, his wife, is white; she’s an artist, and her work is influenced by Islamic imagery. When the couple hosts a dinner party, what starts out as a friendly conversation escalates into something far more damaging.
Language: 16+
Adult Content: 16+
Violence: 18+
Pay attention to: Characters are race specific. There is an incident of domestic violence that leaves the character bloody.
Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.
Production Notes: There is a portrait that is created that must look like the actor playing Amir.