Hengameh E. Rice
Hengameh E. Rice is the pen name of a playwriting duo from Edmonton, Alberta.[1] They are most noted for their theatrical play Anahita's Republic.[2]
The duo consists of "Hengameh", an Iranian-born immigrant who left the country after the 2009 killing of Neda Agha-Soltan,[2] and "Rice", an Edmonton native. They keep their individual identities private to protect themselves from retribution as Anahita's Republic is strongly critical of the Iranian government.[1]
The play premiered at Toronto's Factory Theatre in March 2023,[2] and was staged at Edmonton's Backstage Theatre in May.[3] The play was a Dora Mavor Moore Award nominee for Best Original Play, Independent Theatre in 2023.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Liam Newbigging, "Hengameh E. Rice Is Two People". EDify, July 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c Karen Fricker, "Play ‘Anahita’s Republic’ gives a sharp-edged view of the struggle for women’s rights in Iran". Toronto Star, March 20, 2023.
- ^ Liam Newbigging, "A Republic of Her Own". EDify, May 25, 2023.
- ^ Hélène Crowley, "Announcing the 2023 Dora Mavor Moore Award Winners". Intermission Magazine, June 27, 2023.
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