Staged Readings 2015: Unmuted Voices

PAN ASIAN REPERTORY THEATRE

STAGED READINGS 2015 UNMUTED VOICES

A series that builds on a long track record to present stories from areas beyond past explorations, highlighting cultural, social and activist issues to illuminate and elicit discussion.

Co-curated by Damon Chua

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November 24 at 7pm

Acquittal

By Shahid Nadeem

Translated by Tahira Naqvi

Directed by Saheem Ali

A jailed Pakistani activist shares a cell with three other women, each with her own secrets and private

tribulations. As the women draw close, the various forms of violence perpetrated on women in the

country, and how they are (or are not) fighting back, is uncovered.

*Cast: Aizzah Fatimah, Rasha Zamamiri

*casts in formation

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To RSVP- email info@panasianrep.org or call 212/868-4030

suggested donation of $10 collected at the door to cover reception

All Readings held in the Bruce Mitchell Room - 520 8th Ave

(3rd Fl, btw 36th and 37th Streets)