Playwright Wajdi Mouawad
Photo by Dwayne Brown Studio

On Sale Now:

October 6 - November 7, 2010
The Chicago Premiere:

Scorched

By Wajdi Mouawad

Translated by Linda Gaboriau

Directed by Dale Heinen

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Carried aloft by poetic language and evocative imagery, Scorched unfolds in a dreamlike atmosphere connecting the origins of one family in startling and unforgettable ways. A brother and sister raised in Quebec must return to their mother's war-torn country to carry out her last wishes - finding the father and brother they never knew they had.

Critical Praise for Scorched:

“Scorched is one of the finest modernizations of Greek tragedy you’re likely to see, with a purity that’s rare in contemporary theater. Mouawad’s story is a mythical play of epic proportions. A work of raw power, Scorched is delicately lyrical and unforgettable.”

– J. Cooper Robb, Philadelphia Weekly

“Scorched is a searing play, epic and untidy, dealing with primal emotions - birth, life, death, love, hate, desperation and despair and the spark of compassion that holds us together against the falling night.”

– Colin MacLean, Edmonton Sun

Scorched Play Reading Seminars

Offered in English and French

Read and explore the full script of Scorched (or the original Incendies in French) prior to attending the show.  Watch the video below to learn more or click here.

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