Sanaz Toossi
Latest News on Sanaz Toossi:
All-Iranian Cast of ENGLISH at Goodman Theatre to Begin Rehearsals (Apr 10, 2024)
Beth Hyland to Receive Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award (Mar 28, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week (Mar 18, 2024)
All-Iranian Cast of ENGLISH at Goodman Theatre to Begin Rehearsals (Apr 10, 2024)
Beth Hyland to Receive Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award (Mar 28, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week (Mar 18, 2024)
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Sanaz Toossi is an Iranian-American playwright, actor, and director based in New York City. She was born in Tehran, Iran, and raised in Orange County, California. Toossi's work explores themes of identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience.
Toossi earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theater from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting from Columbia University. Her plays have been produced and developed at theaters across the United States, including the Roundabout Theatre Company, the Atlantic Theater Company, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Toossi's play "Wish You Were Here" premiered at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2017. The play follows a group of Iranian immigrants who gather in a Los Angeles park to celebrate the Persian New Year. As they struggle to maintain their cultural traditions in a new country, they are forced to confront their own personal demons. The play was praised for its nuanced portrayal of the immigrant experience and its exploration of the complexities of identity.
In 2019, Toossi's play "English" premiered at the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. The play follows a group of Iranian students who are studying in the United States during the 1979 Iranian Revolution. As they navigate the challenges of living in a foreign country during a time of political upheaval, they are forced to confront their own beliefs and values. The play was hailed as a powerful exploration of the immigrant experience and the complexities of cultural identity.
Toossi is also an accomplished actor and director. She has appeared on stage in productions of "The Who's Tommy" and "The Vagina Monologues," and has directed productions of "The Bald Soprano" and "The Lesson." Her work as a director has been praised for its clarity and precision, and for its ability to bring out the best in her actors.
In addition to her work in theater, Toossi has written for television. She was a staff writer on the HBO series "Room 104," and has also written for the Showtime series "The Chi." Her television writing has been praised for its sharp wit and its ability to tackle complex social issues with sensitivity and nuance.
Toossi's most recent work includes the play "Washeteria," which premiered at the Soho Rep Theatre in New York City in 2020. The play is set in a laundromat in Houston, Texas, and follows a group of characters as they navigate the challenges of life in a rapidly changing city. The play was hailed as a powerful exploration of race, class, and gentrification, and was praised for its sharp writing and its ability to tackle difficult social issues with humor and compassion.
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Sanaz Toossi Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Play
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2023 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Play
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Special Citations
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Obie Awards - 2022 - Best New American Play
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - John Gassner Award
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Exclusive: Cast Of Old Globe's ENGLISH On Favorite Classroom Memories
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Sanaz Toossi News
All-Iranian Cast of ENGLISH at Goodman Theatre to Begin Rehearsals
Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play English arrives at Goodman Theatre, with rehearsals for Iranian director Hamid Dehghani’s production beginning on April 16. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Beth Hyland to Receive Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award
Williamstown Theatre Festival has named Beth Hyland as the recipient of the 2024 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award for her play SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA. Learn more about Hyland!
Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week
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Full Cast Set For ENGLISH at The Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast and creative team for English in association with the Kiln Theatre. The play will have its European premiere at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon before transferring to the Kiln in London.
Broadway Women's Fund Reveals 2024 Women to Watch on Broadway List
To spotlight women in leadership, the Broadway Women’s Fund has announced the fifth annual Women to Watch on Broadway, which highlights women in the industry who excel in their careers in regional theaters, Off-Broadway, as Broadway Associates, and in Broadway offices.
Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway
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Gloucester Stage Company Reveals 45th Anniversary Season
Gloucester Stage Company has announced the upcoming season, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates its 45th year of bringing theater to audiences in Gloucester and beyond. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
ENGLISH Comes to ArtsWest in April
ArtsWest will produce the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winning play ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi. This co-production with Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble will be directed by Seda co-founder, Naghmeh Samini.
Theatre Communications Group Announces Recipients For PLAYS FOR THE PEOPLE: IN THE STACKS
Theatre Communications Group reveals the recipients of the Plays for the People: In the Stacks initiative, an effort to support and promote new theatrical works.
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT
See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
Theatre Communications Group Announces Recipients For PLAYS FOR THE PEOPLE: IN THE STACKS
Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of Plays for the People: In the Stacks. With funding from the Mellon Foundation, TCG has provided $25,000 total in book credits to the fifty recipient organizations, helping to expand and diversify their drama collections.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY
The stars came out to celebrate last night at New York City Center, where Manhattan Theatre Club celebrated opening night of Brooklyn Laundry. Check out photos from inside opening night.
Broadway Buying Guide: February 26, 2024- See the New SWEENEY TODD Cast and More
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 26, 2024.
Interview: Pooya Mohseni And Joe Joseph Discuss Bringing the Characters and Story Of ENGLISH to life at The Old Globe
Pooya Mohseni and Joe Joseph on bringing ENGLISH, a funny and heartfelt show about language, identity, and being understood to life on stage at The Old Globe through February 25th.
Exclusive: Cast Of Old Globe's ENGLISH On Favorite Classroom Memories
In an exclusive video, the cast of San Diego's Old Globe's production of English share with us what their favorite classroom memories are. English plays at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center through February 18, 2024.
Review: ENGLISH at The Old Globe
ENGLISH is a funny and contemplative play written by Sanaz Toossi that explores the vulnerability, and determination, of adults of a variety of ages in Iran who are learning English. ENGLISH is playing at The Old Globe through February 25th.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Roundabout's JONAH
Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Jonah by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor. Jonah will play through March 10, 2024 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos here
Photos: Get A First Look At The Old Globe's Production of ENGLISH
Get a first look at San Diego's Old Globe's production of English. Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize, the Obie Award, and the Lucille Lortel Award, the play is written by Sanaz Toossi (Playwrights Horizons’ Wish You Were Here, Amazon Original’s A League of Their Own) and is directed by Arya Shahi (PigPen Theatre Co.).
Roundabout's Home on Broadway Officially Renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre
The 104-year-old Selwyn Theatre, previously known as the American Airlines Theatre, is now officially named the Todd Haimes Theatre.
Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group
Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.
Sanaz Toossi FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Sanaz Toossi written?
Sanaz Toossi has written 1 shows including English (Playwright).
What awards has Sanaz Toossi been nominated for?
Sanaz Toossi has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Wish You Were Here," the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "English," another Outstanding Play nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "English," Special Citations at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for "English," and the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "English."
What awards has Sanaz Toossi won?
Sanaz Toossi has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Special Citations from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and the Obie Award for Best New American Play, all for her work in English.
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