Actor Nisi Sturgis introduces us to her character Emily Hughes-Kapoor in Disgraced. Passionate about Islamic culture, Emily channels its aesthetics into her work as a painter. But will her art ultimately divide her family? GoodmanTheatre.org/Disgraced …
"These characters are smart, passionate people, and they’re really saying what they’re thinking." Actor Behzad Dabu discusses Disgraced and why he finds the play so compelling.…
Chicago Tribune Chief Theater Critic Chris Jones moderated a conversation about the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Disgraced with playwright Ayad Akhtar and director Kimberly Senior. Watch a 5-minute highlight video. Disgraced is now playing through October 25 only! GoodmanTheatre.org/Disgraced…
"Come see this play. You'll be surprised about who you agree with." Actor J. Anthony Crane talks about Disgraced and why he finds the fast-paced drama so compelling. Now playing through October 25 only! GoodmanTheatre.org/Disgraced…
Spanish painter Diego de Silva y Velázquez (1599-1660) was one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque era. In Disgraced, Emily creates a portrait of her husband, Amir, inspired by Velázquez’s Portrait of Juan de Pareja. Learn more about some of Velázquez’s masterpieces below! 1. Old Woman Frying Eggs (1618) This is one of…
"I think we should be excited that artists are talking about things that matter." Actor Zakiya Young introduces her character Jory and why Disgraced is important for audiences to experience. Now playing through October 25. GoodmanTheatre.org/Disgraced…
Actor Bernard White talks about his role as Amir Kapoor, a successful lawyer trying to climb the corporate ladder in Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced. Can Amir live the American Dream? See Disgraced to find out. GoodmanTheatre.org/Disgraced…
Actor Nisi Sturgis introduces us to her character Emily Hughes-Kapoor in Disgraced. Passionate about Islamic culture, Emily channels its aesthetics into her work as a painter. But will her art ultimately divide her family? GoodmanTheatre.org/Disgraced…
Learn about the five characters in Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced below! Amir: Amir is the central character in Disgraced. Amir’s family is of South Asian origin, but he was born in the United States and firmly identifies as an American. He is a successful corporate lawyer and lives in a lush apartment on New York City’s…
Ayad Akhtar’s globally-minded drama Disgraced was certainly timely when it premiered in early 2012. And in light of subsequent events, from the advances of ISIS, to the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, ...
