by Fatima A. Maan
Directed by Bridget Kathleen O'Leary
Mashal is back in her grandmother’s house. It was never a comfortable place to be, but after attending college in America, the many rules of Manzoor’s house and Pakistan’s patriarchal culture feel even more suffocating. As if that weren’t enough, Mashal’s mother Kareema, struggling post-divorce, has also moved back home. In their tight quarters, lifetimes of grief and long-held secrets rise to the surface. Will their shared history bring the women closer together or drive them further apart? Jado Jehad is a coming-of-every-age story about acceptance across generations, perseverance, and love.
A BU New Play Initiative production, produced by Boston Playwrights’ Theatre and the Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Theatre.
Featuring Vidisha Agarwalla, Jyoti Daniere, Prreeti Tiwari, and Sushmita Udoshi.
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AFFINITY NIGHT! On Saturday, February 18 at 8 p.m., we invite all queer, Desi, and BIPOC friends to celebrate opening night of Jado Jehad in community. Pakistani journalist and cultural critic Sabahat Zakariya will lead the post-show discussion! Use code BETA to purchase $20 adult tickets and $8 student tickets with ID. (Discounted from standard $35 adult tickets and $10 student tickets.)
If you cannot attend on the 18th, use code BETA for discounted tickets to any performance of Jado Jehad at BPT.
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