Artistic Director’s Reflections on English

by

Rob Melrose

January 6, 2026

Rob Melrose
Allye Theatre Artistic Director Rob Melrose

I’ve spent more hours than I’d like to admit in a classroom struggling to learn a new language.  Sanaz Toossi’s innovative play does such a brilliant job capturing the experience of learning a language as well as highlighting the hopes and dreams of the students as they navigate their various futures.

I love this play so much and hope you enjoy our production of the 2023 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama!

Sincerely,
Rob Melrose, Artistic Director

He pasado más horas de las que me gustaría admitir en un salón de clases luchando por aprender un nuevo idioma. La innovadora obra de Sanaz Toossi capta de manera brillante la experiencia de aprender un idioma, al mismo tiempo que resalta las esperanzas y los sueños de los estudiantes mientras navegan sus distintos futuros.

Quiero muchísimo esta obra y espero que disfruten nuestra producción de la ganadora del Premio Pulitzer de Drama 2023.

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