The Guthrie Theater, in co-production with Goodman Theatre, presents

English

by SANAZ TOOSSI
directed by HAMID DEHGHANI

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Single tickets go on sale January 11, 2024.

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.

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Ticket prices

Ticket prices range from $29 to $82.

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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.

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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.

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