Urban Stages
presents
The New York Premier
of

PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

Written by
YUSSEF EL GUINDI

Directed by
JOHN LANGS

Urban Stages
259 W. 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
7 p.m.

October 10 - November 3, 2024

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Featuring
HANEEN ARAFAT MURPHY, SARAH McAFEE,
BRIAN SLATEN, & RAMSEY ZEITOUNEH

Jason is living the dream: A best-selling book, a pending movie deal, welcomed home from the Mideast as a hero. “The book” is his book…or is it? That’s the tantalizing question.

His old friend Amir resents Jason’s success and doubts the book’s authenticity. Amir also suspects that Jason has been a bit too successful with his wife, Lynn. Testosterone takes over when their conflict expands to include challenging the U.S. involvement in overseas wars. The arrival of Jason’s wife Madeeha from the Mideast lights the final match to blow up this powder keg of passions. In the ashes we find shocking truths. Very shocking truths.

PEOPLE OF THE BOOK weaves its dynamic plot threads into a thought-provoking tapestry. The four cast members outdo each-other in giving strong performances, but BRIAN SLATEN is strongest in the strongest role. Special shout-outs to Scenic/Costume Designers GLORIA NOVI and ELENA VANNONI, and Lighting Designer JOHN SALUTZ.

-Karen D’Onofrio-