„Disgraced“ is an astonishing play chronicling the present day life of a successful, American born, non-practicing Muslim lawyer in the aftermath of the 9/11 era of America. The play centres around a dinner party given by Amir and his white, christian wife Emily for their friends; African American legal colleague Jory and her husband Jewish art dealer Isaac. As discussion turns to politics and religion, the mood quickly becomes heated. Described as a “combustible powder keg of identity politics,” the play depicts racial and ethnic prejudices that “secretly persist in even the most progressive cultural circles.”(Variety). Proceeds further heat up when Amir is inadvertently shown appearing to publicly support a local Imam, who is on trial for alleged terrorist activities. This play is not to be missed and has received an extended run on Broadway in 2015 (Lyceum Theatre) owing to its immense success. Now on in Vienna for a limited period only. Performances in English.
