Two different casts will perform in Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere of Shayan Lotfi's What Became of Us, which will begin previews May 17 prior to an official opening June 4 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.
Directed by Jennifer Chang, performances will continue through June 29.
One cast will be led by Joy Luck Club's Rosalind Chao and M. Butterfly Tony winner BD Wong (May 17-June 15). The other cast will star House of Saddam Emmy winner Shohreh Aghdashloo and The Band's Visit Tony winner Tony Shalhoub (June 10-29). For four performances June 11-13, both casts will perform back to back as a double-feature event.
What Became of Us follows two siblings, "one born there [and] one born here," according to press notes. The play examines how they maintain their connections to the old country, to this country, and to each other.
Playwright Lofti said in a statement, “My intention for this piece has always been that the roles would alternate between separate pairings of actors from different diasporic backgrounds. I am thrilled that Atlantic has supported this by bringing together this remarkable cast.”
The upcoming production will also feature sets by Tanya Orellana, costumes by Rodrigo Muñoz, lighting by Reza Behjat, sound and compositions by Fan Zhang, and casting by Caparelliotis Casting's David Caparelliotis and Joe Geary. Alyssa K. Howard is the production stage manager.
Lotfi is a 2023–2024 Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence.
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