A Distinct Society
A quiet library that straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada becomes an unlikely crucible for five people from around the world. When an Iranian family, separated from one another by the "Muslim ban," uses the library as a meeting place, the head librarian, a U.S. border patrol officer and a local teenager must choose between breaking the law and saving themselves.
About the Play
A timely story—needed more now than ever—about finding each other across borders, both physical and emotional.
Inspired by true events, this poignant and funny new play, written and directed by the gifted artist Kareem Fahmy, was a finalist for the National New Play Network’s 2020 National Showcase for New Plays. Now making its Chicago debut, A Distinct Society delivers a moving story about the many things—family, food, art, love, and politics—that can either divide or unite us.
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Showtimes
Evenings
Wednesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
select Sundays at 6pm
Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
select Sundays at 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm
- This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
- There is no late seating or readmittance.
- For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.
Meet the Artists
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Alec Boyd |
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Joshua L. Green |
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CREATIVE TEAM
Kareem Fahmy (Playwright & Director)
Paige Hathaway (Scenic Designer)
Keith Parham (Lighting Designer)
Izumi Inaba (Costume Designer)
Andre Pluess (Sound Designer)
Rae Watson (Properties Designer)
Sarah Shippobotham (Vocal & Dialect Coach)
Victoria Nassif* (Intimacy & Fight Director)
Hamid Dehghani (Assistant Director)
Katie Klemme* (Production Stage Manager)
Olivia Sullam (Assistant Stage Manager)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
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