The cast & creatives of Broadway’s The Kite Runner discuss their critically acclaimed play, based on Khaled Hosseini’s internationally best-selling novel. The production is currently playing on Broadway through October 30, 2022. Learn more at www.thekiterunnerbroadway.com.
Originally published in 2003, The Kite Runner became a bestseller across the globe and has since been published in 70 countries, selling 31.5 million copies in 60 languages. Now this powerful story has been adapted into a stunning stage production. One of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed novels of our time, The Kite Runner is a powerful tale of friendship spanning cultures and continents, that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find
redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither of the boys can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.
About the Panelists
Amir Arison co-leads the cast and is best known for nine seasons on “The Blacklist.” He’s had additional roles in “The Dropout,” “Ramy,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “American Horror Story,” “Billions,” “Bull,” “Homeland,” “Girls,” 20 Weeks, The Visitor.
Faran Tahir co-leads the cast. He has appeared in over 50 stage productions across the US and the world. Recently, he played the title roles of Othello at Shakespeare Theatre Co. and Richard III at Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. His film credits include over 30 films, including Iron Man and Star Trek. His 100s of television credits include roles on “Scandal,” “12 Monkeys,” “Warehouse 13,” “Once A Upon Time,” “American Crime,” “Dallas” among many others.
Azita Ghanizada is a political asylum seeker from Afghanistan who has broken many cultural barriers in Hollywood. Currently recurring on CBS’s “United States of AL,” her recent television work includes Freeform’s “Good Trouble” and HBO’s “Ballers.” Her recent film work includes Complete Unknown, The Friend, and We Broke Up. She is also the founder of MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition, and an Ambassador for Women for Women International.
Salar Nader is hailed as Afghanistan’s tabla virtuoso. He is a percussionist, composer, educator, and producer. Groomed by Grammy Award winner, Zakir Hussain, he currently tours with legendary bassist Stanley Clarke. Salar composed the music and played tabla in six other Kite Runner productions throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Eric Sirakian (Hassan/Sohrab) is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in The Kite Runner! Theater credits include The Jungle (West End), Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, and Pericles (Shakespeare’s Globe). Television includes “Masters of the Air” (Apple TV+), and film includes Havoc (Netflix), both upcoming. He studied at Yale and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Moderated by Elissa Lerner.
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