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English
by Sanaz Toossi
Directed by Torange Yeghiazarian
January 29 – March 2, 2025
2023 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama
2023 Obie Award Winner for Best New American Play
2022 Lucile Lortel Award Winner for Outstanding Play
Sacramento Premiere
It’s 2008, and four Iranians assemble triweekly in a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) class in Karaj, Iran. The students are led by Marjan, an anglophile who abolishes Farsi from her classroom. They translate Ricky Martin and endure major preposition confusion; they discover how to be funny in English and ponder what they will lose in the process. As the class slowly devolves into a linguistic mess, some students cling tighter to their mother tongue while others embrace the possibilities of a new language.
NY TIMES CRITIC’S PICK! “A rich new play… both contemplative and comic, it nails every opportunity for big laughs as its English-learning characters struggle with accents and idioms. But the laughter provides cover for the deeper idea that their struggle is not just linguistic.” –THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Some NYE dinner spots are still available for @canoneastsac`s covered and heated patio. Swipe for menu details and get those reservations in! ✨✨✨
Canon East Sacramento
@canoneastsac
1719 34th Street
4x Bib Gourmand, @MichelinGuide
Open 7 Days a Week, 5pm - 9pm
RESERVE: https://canoneastsac.com/
Lipstick NYE w Shaun Slaughter & Adam Jay >> All Indie Rock & Indie Dance >> Laser Lit Dance Floor Euphoria >> Complimentary Champagne >> @oldironsidesbar @lipstick916
Old Ironsides
10th & S
doors 9pm
21+
$10
tickets:
★ MUSIC BY ★
TAME IMPALA • LCD SOUNDSYSTEM • JUSTICE
CHVRCHES • EMPIRE OF THE SUN • BLUR
THE STROKES • HOT CHIP • MGMT • THE XX
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB • NEW ORDER • M83
PEACHES • METRONOMY • WHITE STRIPES • !!!
LOCAL NATIVES • VAMPIRE WEEKEND • NVDES
MIIKE SNOW • ARCADE FIRE • YACHT • CLASH
DAFT PUNK • JUNGLE • TORO Y MOI • PARCELS
CUT COPY • THE GOSSIP • LITTLE DRAGON
NITE JEWEL • CHROMEO • PHOENIX • STRFKR
OF MONTREAL • THE HORRORS • LE TIGRE
WASHED OUT • PARADIS • AND TONS MORE
NYE ON THE BLVD
3 Venues. 1 Epic Night. Endless Memories.
Hosted by:
@sacramento_life x @therinkstudiossac x @tapwinelounge x @thegallery_916 x @boredinsac
Locations: The Rink Studios, The Gallery, TAP Wine Lounge, and more
** on Del Paso Blvd **
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 1:30AM
DJ Sets – Groove to the hottest tracks all night long.
Live Performances – Experience amazing live music from talented artists.
Wine Lounge – Indulge in a sophisticated setting with fine wine and good vibes.
Food Trucks – Savor delicious bites from local food vendors.
Art Installations – Discover awe-inspiring art and creativity throughout the night.
Tickets: https://lnk.bio/Sacramento_Life
NYE 2025 Countdown on the Cobblestones! Dec 31st > 4-10 > countdown & light show from 3 locations at 9 > Hosted by Sacramento’s Poet Laureate, Andru Defeye > w The Philharmonik > DJ Epik > Element Brass Band > DJ El Indio > FREE > family-friendly
Brought to you by:
@downtownsac @solcollective @pyrospectaculars @oldsac @stagenine @thecityofsac
https://www.oldsacramento.com/events
