Language Rooms
Ahmed is a shining example of the American Dream, successfully landing a big-time position as translator at a top secret detainment facility. But things aren't as they seem in this twisted workplace, and he soon finds himself the subject of closely monitored video cameras and absurd office mind games. From Yussef El Guindi, an exciting playwrite whose work has been praised by The New York Times as "very funny," Language Rooms is a provocative dark comedy about the cost of the War on Terror and the true meaning of "loyalty." Brilliantly shifting between comedy and political suspense, this World Premiere play conjures up a surprising twist not to be given away.
Language Rooms
I really enjoyed this play by The Wilma Theater. I was really unaware of the way Muslims and Arabs may feel in the country in the past 10 years. I love the way Wilma Theater can take a serious subject like torturing suspects in order to interrogate them about connections of terrorism and make it light hearted and slightly funny. As always the set was interesting and supported the show perfectly. The acting done by Peter Jay Fernandz (Kevin) and Nasser Faris (Samir) was wonderful. It truly is an important play and a must see.
- Philly Stage Review
- Jess
The American Dream
This play brought tears to my eyes. Although never named, it clearly takes place at Gitmo. This was a very brave and heartfelt play about one of the most painful issues confronting us as a nation. Are we that nation, the one that keeps torture as a bureacratic option or are we a nation defined by civil society. Highly recommended.