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Death of the Persian Prince
Death of the Persian Prince is a powerful new play by Dewey Moss (The Crusade of Connor Stephens, A Normal Life, All the Way from Arp, TX) that sheds light on the growing practice of gay Iranians being pressured or forced into sex changes in order to avoid legal execution. Starring Pooya Mohseni, George Faya, and Gopal Divan.
On an evening in New York City, Samantha and James arrive at Samantha's apartment after having attended a political lecture about Samantha's home country, Iran. The couple spars in a political debate, though it is obvious they are in love after having dated for five months. James is a veteran of the Iraq war, and tries to be open minded, but defaults to a typical American stance on other countries. Though Samantha has few plans to return to Iran, she still longs for her home country and has great hope that political situations in Iran will change.
When James suggests that he and Samantha make future plans together, things become uncomfortable. Samantha asks James to make a late night run for wine in order to avoid his advances. A knock at the door is heard. Samantha answers, and is caught off guard by an unexpected visitor from her homeland.
Fueled by a barrage of threats that unearth shattering confessions of unimaginable terror, the story of James, Samantha and the stranger takes an unexpected turn, leading to a stunning ending that proves nothing is as it seems.
AWARDS AND CRITICAL ACCLAIM
PREMIERED AT 2015 Midtown International Theater Festival to SOLD OUT AUDIENCES and WINNER OF BEST PLAY at 2015 South Asian International Performing Arts Festival.
"Mr. Moss' play grabs the psyche and soul of the audience and does not let go until the cathartic ending. Under Dewey Moss' exacting and meticulous direction, "Death of the Persian Prince" remains one of the most riveting and life-altering plays in the current canon of LGBTQ theatre."
David Roberts, Theatre Reviews Ltd
"Occasionally a real gem will appear among the simulated jewels. One such gem is a work titled Death of the Persian Prince, a play of substance and heart that deserves recognition and the opportunity to be more widely seen. There is a tendency for plays with a strong social justice message to become pedantic and sanctimonious, but, truly, we do not come to the theater to be lectured to. So double kudos to Mr. Moss for presenting this story through a naturalistic recounting."
Howard Miller, Upstage-Downstage
"Dewey Moss' powerful new drama...is an important play that draws attention to an incredibly marginalized and oppressed community, and it is valuable for its enlightenment and education alone. It's also a stirring call to action...We must
not forget the harrowing, tragic fate that the Iranian regime imposes on many members
of Iran's LGBT community. After seeing this play it seems impossible I'll ever forget."
Nick Walther, UInterview.com
"The cast of three sterling actors have a synergy that keeps us riveted to our seats. I highly recommend Death of the Persian Prince not only for its entertainment value but the story that it reveals and informs us about."
Polly Guerin, PollyTalk
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LocationDMAC-Duo Multicultural Arts Center (View)
62 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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