Anahita's Republic
By Hengameh E Rice
A world premiere production
"...a sharp-edged view of the struggle for women's rights in Iran."- Toronto Star
2023 Dora nomination- Outstanding New Play
2023 Dora nomination- Outstanding Scenic Design
" Biting and brave new play."- Intermission Magazine
ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE BY TAYLOR LONG. PROMO EDITED BY BRENLEY CHARKOW
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MARCH 17- APRIL 2, 2023
FACTORY THEATRE, TORONTO, ON
Directed by Brenley Charkow
Set Design: Sim Suzer
Costume Design: Niloufar Ziaee
Lighting Design: Siobhan Sleath
Sound Design: Heidi Chan
Assistant Director: Aylin Oyan Salahshoor
Assistant Producer: Carmen Osahor
Cultural consultants: Anonymous *
Dialogue Coach: Kirsten Hawson
Dramaturge: Mukonzi Wa Musyoki
Fight Director: Louisa Zhu
Production Manager: Laura Philipps
Stage Manager: Anna Kaltenbach
CAST: Sama Mousavi, Mahsa Ershadifar, Fuad Ahmed, and Omar Alex Khan
*due to the current situation in Iran, some of our collaborators are either working under a pseudonym or listed as anonymous.
We gratefully acknowledge the support from:
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PHOTOS BY TAYLOR LONG PHOTOGRAPHY
MEET THE TEAM
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