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Celebrating the Iranian-Jewish immigrant experience through traditions and humor
Written and performed by Emmy Award nominee Michael Shayan and directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Shayan plays the role of his own larger-than-life mother, Roya—who welcomes audiences into her home to celebrate the Iranian New Year, and shares her quintessential American journey from Tehran to “Tehrangeles,” California, formerly known as Westwood. Rich in extravagant humor and heart, Avaaz is at once deeply personal and universal. Its sold-out, acclaimed East Coast debut was hailed as “ingenious” and “masterful” by BroadwayWorld and DC Theater Arts.
Video courtesy of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
AVAAZ
Written and performed by Michael Shayan
Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel
Upstairs Studio
January 21 - February 9, 2025
Celebrating the Iranian-Jewish immigrant experience through traditions and humor
Written and performed by Emmy Award nominee Michael Shayan and directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Shayan plays the role of his own larger-than-life mother, Roya—who welcomes audiences into her home to celebrate the Iranian New Year, and shares her quintessential American journey from Tehran to “Tehrangeles,” California, formerly known as Westwood. Rich in extravagant humor and heart, Avaaz is at once deeply personal and universal. Its sold-out, acclaimed East Coast debut was hailed as “ingenious” and “masterful” by BroadwayWorld and DC Theater Arts.
Video courtesy of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
AVAAZ
Written and performed by Michael Shayan
Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel
Upstairs Studio
January 21 - February 9, 2025
