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INDIO written and performed by Aladdin Ullah |
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Free Reading Directed by Hal Brooks |
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When comedian Aladdin reaches a crossroads in his career he discovers the journey of his father who left Bangladesh in the 1940's to pursue his "American Dream" in Spanish Harlem of all places! His father's misadventures in the land of opportunity are juxtaposed with Aladdin's own perspective as a funny man of both Eastern and Western descent. A heartfelt play about self-discovery and embracing your past.
Free Reading: Solo play INDIO by Aladdin Ullah at the Public Theater on May 18th. Directed by Hal Brooks.
A member of the Public Theatre's Emerging Writers Group, Aladdin has worked on this play at the Public Theatre and at the Lark as part of the IAAC Playwrights Residency..
Aladdin "This date is especially a significant one and has an influence on what the future holds in store for this show. That is why I would really appreciate letting people know that it is absolutely FREE and their support will play a huge part in contributing to the success of this becoming an actual production. It's important to know that South Asian stories are universal, funny and relevant."
"COME SEE INDIO MAY 18TH. MY PLAY I WILL BE PRESENTING AS PART OF THE PUBLIC
THEATER'S EMERGING WRITERS GROUP SALON SERIES. COME TO ALL READINGS-ALL
FREE! "
RSVP: EWGRSVP@PUBLICTHEATER.ORG
"IT WAS FREE! FREE FREE FREE
FREE FREE FREE!" |
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