Exclusive Reading of Layla in Lala

Uprising Theater is hosting an exclusive virtual (Zoom) reading of the 2nd draft of Layla in Lala Thursday, February 4th at 6 pm CST. The reading will be followed by post-reading comments with Rohina Malik and director Pirronne Yousefzadeh. As part of Uprising Theater’s dedication to radical hospitality, there is no charge to attend this virtual event.

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Layla In Lala, Written By Rohina Malik 

Layla is lost in Lala land. Television meetings in Los Angelos are bizarre. Networking meetings with Muslim TV writers are even more bizarre. As for Layla's father, he's lost in his own Lala, the dementia is getting worse, and he just wants Layla to come home. What do you do when you have dreams, talent, an empty bank account, and a parent who is slowly dying? Will Layla ever find her way out of Lala?

DIRECTOR: PIRRONNE YOUSEFZADEH
DRAMATURGY: LEILA BUCK
DRAMATURGY: KHOLOUD SAWAF

CAST: (* INDICATE MEMBERS OF ACTORS EQUITY)

Male Roles - Mark Ulrich *
Alan - Ian Custer *
Female Roles - Kim Schultz *
Reading Stage Directions - Cara Beth Heath

Layla - Susaan Jamshidi *
Dad - Khurram Mozaffar
Mom - Anita Chandwaney *
Kareem & Other Male Roles - Abraham Makany *

 
 

Thursday, February 4, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:15 PM CST

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