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BISMILLAH
OR IN
THE NAME OF GOD
IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO
LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY?
Opening the inaugural season of Wayward Voices is Bismillah, Or in the Name of God by Nakisa Aschtiani. Based in Laguna Beach, CA, Bismillah tells the story of long-time Iranian-American friends questioning their beliefs and fighting for change after a bar shooting changes their lives forever. Playwright, Aschtiani poses the question, “is it ever too late to love unconditionally?” Director Ani Marderosian is at the helm of the production. Putting the story and voices of the characters at the forefront, Marderosian and the cast reimagine the stage play as a radio play.
Premieres February 5
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THE CAST
Neev Bar-David
Darius Shirazi
Nasi Nassiri
Nasmine Oliver
Joette Waters Fatima Shirazi
John Proctor
Nima Ohftahb
Diona Elise Burnett Bahar Ohftahb
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Lanna Joffrey Mozhghan Ohftahb
Steven Alonte Mohammed Shirazi
Nakisa Aschtiani
Playwright
Ani Marderosian
Director, Sound Engineer
Rani Shori
Assistant Director