"Mary Apick's play, Beneath the Veil, skewers the worst of fundamentalist ideology, whether East or West, while championing freedom of expression for woman—including a woman's desire to don the veil, or not. I thought it was a smart, brave piece of theatre." —Jordan Elgrably

 
"Beneath the Veil" at the Irvine Barclay TheatreThis is the first run of Beneath the Veil in Orange County. Organzied by Jewel of Persia at the Barclay, the play has already won over audiences at the Kennedy Center in DC and the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood.

"Beneath the Veil" is the brainchild of award-winning actress and activist Mary Apick, a popular child star and performer in her native Iran who was forced to flee the country after the Iranian Revolution. Since then, she has enjoyed a successful acting career in the United States, sometimes tackling politically charged projects.

Produced and directed by Mary Apick, written by Mary Apick and Ginger Perkins. Featuring Mary Apick, Apick Youssefian with Anthony Azizi. Vocal performance by Shani Rigsbee. Music performed by Behfar Bahadoran and Steve Bloom. Cast also includes Sara Kaye, Deana Payne, Tania Verafield, Lori Clark and Neysham Khazenie.

Beneath the Veil is a provocative look at the clash of secular and political ideologies. Using poetry, Middle Eastern music and dance, it relays the true-life stories of six different women living and struggling in the Middle East. Event web site.

This performance is dedicated to Neda and all the heroes who will continue to risk their lives in the quest for freedom and democracy in Iran. 

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