The Guthrie Theater, in co-production with Goodman Theatre, presents
English
by SANAZ TOOSSI
directed by HAMID DEHGHANI
A new play with humor and heart
In Karaj, Iran, educator Marjan, who perfected her English during a nine-year stint in Britain, strictly maintains an English-only method to ensure her four students pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with flying colors. Everyone has varying motivations, accents and enthusiasm as they pursue fluency together — Marjan included, who feels her own proficiency slipping. After six weeks of trial, error and effort, what they discover about themselves may be the greatest learning curve of all. This Pulitzer Prize-winning new play tenderly explores the realities of the language-learning process and the parts of our identities that are lost and found along the way.
Venue Info
This production will take place on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices range from $29 to $82.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| Previews | $65 | $54 | $41 | $33 | $29 |
| Tues, Wed evenings; weekend matinees | $70 | $59 | $46 | $38 | $34 |
| Sun, Thu evenings | $73 | $62 | $49 | $41 | $37 |
| Sat, Sun matinees | $77 | $66 | $53 | $45 | $41 |
| Fri evenings | $77 | $66 | $53 | $45 | $41 |
| Sat evenings; Opening Nights | $82 | $71 | $58 | $50 | $46 |
Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.
Age recommendation
We recommend this production for ages 12 and up.
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
English
McGuire Proscenium
Accessibility
Post-play discussions
Join us after select performances for a 20-minute conversation facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.
Join us after select performances for a 20-minute conversation facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.
Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, August 11 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, August 17 at 1 p.m.
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English
McGuire Proscenium