West Coast Premier!
Scorched
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Two siblings. Two letters. One unimaginable secret.After their mother's death, twins Janine and Simon are given two letters with clues about their family's mysterious past. They embark on an unforgettable journey to the Middle East in search of the father and brother they never knew they had. Featuring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck.), this haunting play has entranced audiences in more than 100 productions across the globe. Scorched weaves its riveting mystery into a captivating tapestry, inviting us to slowly unravel an astonishing truth. The chaos of conflict has never been so immediate—or so human.
Recommended for ages 14 and up (contains adult language and violent situations)
"A personal mystery of classically tragic proportions . . . its revelation cannot help but elicit a gasp" —San Francisco Chronicle
"An epic, not-to-be-missed play . . . one of the most unforgettable nights of theater I've experienced in quite some time" —StarkInsider
"A haunting drama . . . explosive [and] gripping" —San Jose Mercury News
"Suspenseful and engrossing" —The New York Times
"A work of raw power . . . delicately lyrical and unforgettable"
—Philadelphia Weekly
"Jaw-dropping" —CBC News
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