Seda Theatre’s Production of “English” at ArtsWest Playhouse
April 4 - 28 2024
Persian Community Day Sunday, April 21 @ 3pm
Do you hear that? It's the sound of Seda Theatre’s current play, on running April 4th - 28th at ArtsWest in West Seattle. Seda Iranian Theatre, Seattle’s own Iranian theatre group, is generously offering our community a 20% discount for the April 21 showing, when you use code OMID_2024 at checkout. This Persian Community Day matinee performance is at 3pm and offers post-performance Persian sweets along with a special talkback with the founders of Seda and the cast of English. Visit Sedatheatre.com to get your tickets while they’re still available.
About the play
English is a co-production by Seda Iranian Theatre and ArtsWest, directed by Seda co-founder Naghmeh Samini and written by Sanaz Toossi. A story about a group of Iranians learning to speak English in preparation for the TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language, English puts on the stage an experience many immigrants can relate to as they struggle not only with learning a new language but also with the changing nature of their own identities as they feel the push and pull between where they are from and where they are moving to.
Experience this powerful drama for yourself and see why it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2023.
While you’re there…
And while you’re there you’ll enjoy the bonus experience of an Iranian American art installation in the ArtsWest lobby. A blend of various materials and techniques by artist Audineh draw inspiration from American quilt and Persian weaving traditions.