The Kite Runner
from the novel by Khaled Hosseini
adapted and directed by Wynn Handman
performed by Arian Moayed
The Theater Program at Georgetown University in conjunction with the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, theCenter for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, the Humanities and Human Rights Initiative and the English Department will present a special performance of American Place Theatre's The Kite Runner on Monday, April 3 at 6:00pm in the Gonda Theatre followed by an interactive discussion.
The performance features a professionally staged theatrical adaptation of a selection from Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner performed by Aasif Mandvi from the American Place Theatre's renowned Literature to Life Program. An extraordinary story about life, friendship, family, fear, guilt and redemption from the first novel about contemporary Afghanistan to be written in English, this performance dramatically portrays the relationship of two boys— Amir, a privileged Pashtun and Hassan, a Hazara servant— during Afghanistan's turmoil in the 1970s. Khaled Hosseini's book tells a tale not only about the universal story of friendship and the childhood choices which affect our adult lives, but it also explores the culture and struggles of a previously obscure nation. Set first against the backdrop of inequality and violence in 1970's Afghanistan and then in a region overrun by Taliban rule, this production provides a vivid cultural picture full of haunting images and locates the personal struggles of everyday people within the tide of history. The Kite Runner is a powerful story which gives a more personal perspective on the Mideast by telling a story that is truly about the rhythm of life and the experience of people.
Georgetown is fortunate to bring this performance from The American Place Theatre. The American Place Theater is critically acclaimed as a birthing place for artistic endeavors at the crossroad of literature and live performance. Over 40 years, the theatre has received over 30 Obie Awards and 16 Audelcos. Georgetown also welcomes Arian Moayed and Wynn Handman, the co-founder and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre and the adaptor and director of The Kite Runner. A noted director for over 50 years, Mr. Handman has received many awards including the 1999 Obie for Sustained Achievement, the Lucille Lortell Lifetime Achievement Award and two Audelco for Excellence in Black Theatre Awards.
Tickets can be ordered through our website http://performingarts.georgetown.edu (click on Box Office) or by calling (202) 687-ARTS. Price of admission is $5.
