English

February 13 - March 8, 2026​

Neuhaus Theatre
By Sanaz Toossi
Directed by Evren Odcikin
Language, Connection, And Finding Your Voice

Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize! This heartfelt, humorous play follows five strangers in an Iranian TOEFL class as they navigate language, identity, and unexpected friendships. Each brings a personal reason for learning English, discovering along the way what is lost—and found—in translation. While some things may get lost, the human spirit shines through.

The run time is 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission.

This Pulitzer prize winner will have language and brief mention of sexual situation.
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Talks & Events
Pre-show Alley Chat

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.

Post-Show Alley Chats

Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff.

Alley Theatre Building

The Resident Acting Company on the Alley’s 2025-2026 Season

Prepare for an extraordinary season of riveting stories, stellar performances, and unforgettable memories in Alley Theatre's 2025-26 Season!
by
Caroline Austin
Alley Theatre Audience

Announcing the Resident Acting Company Casting for the 2025-2026 Season

The Alley's Resident Acting Company is a cornerstone of its artistic identity. Comprised of seven actors, the Company brings a unique and vital element to Alley's productions. They are not
by
Caroline Austin
Special Performances
Captioned Performance

Best Seats: Section West, Rows D-F, Seats 1-7

Audio Described Performance
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device.
ASL Interpreted Performance
Best Seats: Please select the indicated performance and use Promo Code ASLSEAT to gain access to the best seats to view ASL interpreters, or contact Guest Services at (713) 220-5700 or boxoffice@alleytheatre.org.

Associate Producers

Joelle and Jeff Berlat