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A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE
By Shane Sakhrani

Directed by Shaheen Vaaz

In association with South Asian Network and USC School of Theatre

"Critic's Choice!...Broad buoyant comedy...Winning performances"- LA Times
"Go!...Fun and frothy...Clever...Hilarious" - LA Weekly
"Engaging lead performances" - Los Angeles Downtown News

Deepa has been a widow for two years. Her only desire now is to see her daughter married so that she can die in peace. But when her recently divorced neighbor, also her son's best friend, professes his love for her, her inner-cougar emerges to break tradition and start living again. A smart and sexy comedy about carving new paths and leaping for the stars.

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

September 8 - October 9, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

What happens when you cross the line? Cast Interviews from Asians on Film What sacrifice will a
mother make for her daughter?
What happens when the
widow and the boy next
door...?

 

 

 

 

 

Interview with
Director Shaheen Vaaz

Interview with
Play Writer Shane Sakhrani

Interview with
Lina Patel - "Deepa"

Interview with
Puja Mohindra - "Tara"

 

Featuring:

Anjali
Bhimani

Parvesh
Cheena

Sunil
Malhotra

Puja
Mohindra

Lina
Patel

 

Understudies:

Kamil
Haque

Rachna
Khatau

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Set Design John Iacovelli
Lighting Design
Jose Lopez
Costume Design
Melanie Watnick
Sound Design
John Zalewski
Property Master
Michael O'Hara
Stage Manager
Katherine E. Haan
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Special preview performances:
September 8 - September 11, 2011
$20 all seats, $12 with student ID

Opening Night Gala:
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Includes pre-show hosted bar and post-show reception with cast and crew. Please call theater for ticket availability and special event pricing.

Special Pay-What-You-Can performance:
Thursday, September 15
$5 minimum donation suggested

Regular performances:
September 15 - October 9, 2011
Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Thursday $26-31
Friday-Sunday $31-36
Student & Senior Discounts: $5 off regular ticket price

Wine Down Fridays:
Complimentary glasses of red or white wine during the regular performance run (Must be 21 years of age)

Post-Show Discussion
Sunday, September 25. A chat with the artists after the show.

Group rates available:
Contact Business Administrator Tim Lounibos at (213) 625-7000 or email  tlounibos@eastwestplayers.org for more information.



 

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