Anahita’s Republic is a provocative and timely new play that grapples with the past and present situation in Iran, where strong, educated, and committed women work under the constant threat of harassment and imprisonment to advance their rights and the well-being of their countries.

Anahita is a woman who refuses to wear the hijab and rules her own republic where she can be free to live, dress, and speak as she pleases. To deal with the world outside of her compound, she controls the family business and the life of her brother Cyrus, whose freedom and happiness are sacrificed for her dreams. One night, on the eve of an important secret meeting between leaders of the women’s movement, a young woman in a chador comes to Anahita’s compound, carrying explosive secrets that might destroy everything Anahita has tried to build.

Anahita’s Republic

Written by Hengameh E Rice

Direction: Brenley Charkow

Starring Sama Mousavi, Omar Alex Khan, Mahsa Ershadifar, Fuah Ahmed

Set Design: Sim Suzer

Sound Design: Heidi Chan

Costume Design: Niloufar Ziaee

Lighting Design: Siobhan Sleath

Stage Manager: Anna Kaltenbach

Production Manager: Laura Philipps

Assistant Director: Aylin Oyan Salahshoor

Dramaturge: Mukonzi Wa Musyoki

Cultural Consultants: Goli Zarei, Payam Saeedi

Dialogue Coach: Kirsten Hawson

Assistant Producer Carmen Osahor