Arena Stage resident playwright Charles Randolph-Wright is preparing for the world premiere of his new play, Love in Afghanistan, set to run at the Washington, D.C. theater from October 11-November 17.
As previously announced, Melis Aker and Khris Davis will lead the cast in this dramatic love story about an emerging American hip-hop artist (Davis) and a high-level Afghan interpreter (Aker) who find each other in war-torn Afghanistan. Get a sneak peek of this world premiere production with some photos that the cast and crew snapped on their first day of rehearsal.
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The cast of Love in Afghanistan (L to R): Dawn Ursula, Khris Davis, Joseph Kamal,and Melis Aker.(© Arena Stage)
Cast members Joseph Kamal and Dawn Ursula.(© Arena Stage)
Director Lucie Tiberghien with Arena Stage’s Director of Artistic Programming David Snider.(© Arena Stage)
Playwright Charles Randolph-Wright and director Lucie Tiberghien address the cast and crew.(© Arena Stage)
Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith addresses the cast, creative team, and staff members at the first rehearsal of Love in Afghanistan.(© Arena Stage)
The cast of Love in Afghanistan with playwright Charles Randolph-Wright (second from left) and director Lucie Tiberghien (third from left). (© Arena Stage)
