Disgraced
by Ayad Akhtar

Name: Disgraced
Brand: Ayad Akhtar
SKU: 9780822230427
Rating: 3.85 (4121 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

American Religious Christmas

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, appreciating its thought-provoking themes but some find it lacking depth. Many highlight the powerful dialogue and character complexities, while others express disappointment in the storytelling and character investments. The overall sentiment leans towards a recognition of the play's impact on contemporary issues, especially regarding identity and religion in America.

Thought-provoking themesPowerful dialogueComplex charactersRelevance to current issuesSome find it lacking depthCharacter investment issuesA bit too talky at times

Synopsis

"Sparkling and combustible" (

Bloomberg Businessweek

), "DISGRACED rubs all kinds of unexpected raw spots with intelligence and humor" (

Newsday

). "In dialogue that bristles with wit and intelligence, Akhtar puts contemporary attitudes toward religion under a microscope, revealing how tenuous self-image can be for people born into one way of being who have embraced another....

Everyone has been told that politics and religion are two subjects that should be off-limits at social gatherings.

But watching these characters rip into these forbidden topics, there's no arguing that they make for ear-tickling good theater" (

New York Times

). "Add a liberal flow of alcohol and a couple of major secrets suddenly revealed, and you've got yourself one dangerous dinner party" (Associated Press).

ThemesIslamophobia Islamophobia--United States--Drama Pakistani Americans--Drama Muslims--United States--Drama Pakistani Americans Muslims PS3601.K53 D57 2013