The Forgotten History of Mastaneh

Written and directed by Naghmeh Samini

September 22nd - September 24th, 2023

*Performed in Farsi with English subtitles. If you are using English subtitles, we recommend the center section for best viewing.*

Co-produced with Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble

The Forgotten History of Mastaneh takes place in an all-girls high school in 1987 Iran, eight years after the revolution that permanently altered the
course of the country’s history. We see the path of three young people’s lives change as they are impacted by the rules forced upon them, the revelation of the many secrets held by their families, and the Iran-Iraq war. Their
secrets lead to an entanglement with the school Principal, a woman who is also keeping many secrets of her own. This play tells the story of the reality of so many young women in Iran, women who are striving for normalcy and
are finding their inner truth and freedom.

Runtime: 90 minutes with no intermission

Content Advisory: 
Discussion of war, violence, infertility, blood, suicide. Loud Noises include alarms and explosions