A Nowadays Theatre production:
EARWORM
co-presented by Presentation House Theatre and Blackout Art Society
Time & Dates:
October 10-12, 2024 at 7:30 pm
October 12 - 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm
EARWORM is a powerful story that unfolds in English with select performances in Persian (Farsi).
Location:
Presentation House Theatre
Team:
Playwright & Director:
Mohamad Yaghoubi
Actors:
Aida Keikhaii, Parya Heravi, Amir Zavosh, Amir Maghami
Stage Manager:
Sabrina Weinstein
Set Designer:
Shila Amin
Lighting Designer:
Shila Amin
Visual Art & Video Mapping:
Honey Hosseini
Music Composer:
Farshad Fozoni
Audience Advisory:
Please note that EARWORM contains depictions of on-stage violence, as well as discussions of islamophobia, suicide, torture, and murder. The play also engages in heavy political debate regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iranian government.
A Note on Audience Participation:
Our cast may interact with you during the performance and ask you to vote in multiple audience polls. Your participation is not mandatory, but it is a vital part of the communal experience and is greatly appreciated.
About the play:
Homa, a long-time immigrant from Iran who fled persecution from the Islamic regime, must navigate the complex emotions that arise when her son falls in love with a conservative Muslim woman. As Homa's past resurfaces in present-day Toronto, their future happiness is put to the test, inviting the audience to empathize with their emotional journey.
Inspired by real events, EARWORM is a stunning depiction of the far-reaching impact of the Iranian revolutions of 1979 and 2022 through themes of love, power, parenting, and political asylum.
About Mohamad Yaghoubi:
Born and raised in Iran, Mohammad Yaghoubi is an award-winning playwright, director, screenwriter, and theatre instructor. His plays, which have been translated into six languages and produced all over the world, have garnered international acclaim. Following a decade of producing theatre in Iran, Mohammad co-founded Nowadays Theatre in Toronto in 2016, and it quickly established itself with critically acclaimed productions in English and Persian (Farsi), including Swim Team, Dance of Torn Papers, Winter of 88, Heart of a Dog, and The Only Possible Way.
