"It’s 1976, and less than 3 years before her exile, the Empress Farah beckons Andy Warhol to begin pop-art portraits of the royals in Tehran. When a fascinating University student takes Warhol hostage to publicize his group’s demands, a life or death struggle ensues over revolution, responsibility and the arts. Based on a true story, Andy Warhol in Iran hums with intelligence and humor. Award-winning playwright Brent Askari affirms the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect across cultures and time."
See complete details on the Mosaic website, but be sure to purchase your tickets through DCSS to get the discount!
Special event: "From Page to Stage: Persian Dramaturgy in Practice." Persian storytelling techniques and traditions stretch back thousands of years. Join Marjan Moosavi, educator, researcher, digital curator, and dramaturg at the University of Maryland, alongside Mosaic Education and Engagement Director and dramaturg Jacob Ettkin as they reflect on elements of historic Persian and Iranian theatrical aesthetics and how they appear in Andy Warhol in Iran.
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