McCarter Theatre Center to Stage HOODWINKED, 1/28-31

Emily Mann's documentary-style drama recalls the 2009 Fort Hood shootings as a springboard for explorations of Islamist extremism in various political contexts today.

Hoodwinked will run January 28 - 31, 2016. Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at www.mccarter.org, by phone at 609-258-2787, or in person at the McCarter Box Office.

Princeton, NJ: Hoodwinked is a riveting exploration of Islamist extremism sparked by the 2009 mass shooting on the Army base in Fort Hood, Texas. Created by multi-award-winning playwright Emily Mann (McCarter Theatre Center Artistic Director), the play asks: how do we make sense of the questions, confusion, and misinformation surrounding one of the most pressing issues of our time, namely global Jihadism?

The play draws from interviews, transcripts, and other primary sources. Inspired by questions and confusion circulating in the media, Hoodwinked explores Islamism and the dangers this extremist ideology can pose not only to western nations but also to moderate/traditional Muslims around the world. The play uses an experimental dramatic structure to weave together scenes inspired by real conversations, speeches, video, and performance of primary text and is designed to be a catalyst for discussion and political action.

The workshop reading will be directed by Mann. The cast includes Ramsey Faragallah, Zainab Jah, Mahira Kakkar, Melissa Miller, and Ryan Shams. (All names are subject to change, full cast list tbd).

Immediately following each intimately-staged presentation, McCarter will host moderated discussions with Emily Mann and expert panelists, who will engage with the play's themes; debate cultural shifts in the Middle East, Europe, and America; address current public policy; and answer audience questions about the crisis gripping our world. More information on each performance's panelists may be found below.

Hoodwinked will be performed at McCarter Theatre Center on the following dates:

Thursday, January 28 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 30 - 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 31 - 3:00 p.m.

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