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A Distinct Society

Presented by Pioneer Theatre Company at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre - University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT

Jan 27 2023

Feb 11 2023

World Premiere! A sleepy library that sits atop the U.S. and Canadian borders becomes an unlikely meeting place for separated families.

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A Distinct Society
by Kareem Fahmy
Directed by Giovanna Sardelli

A World Premiere in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

A sleepy library built atop the U.S./Canada border becomes an unlikely meeting place for separated families. Winner of the Next Act! New Play Summit, Fahmy tells the story of five people from different countries and cultures choosing between breaking the law or saving themselves, while trying desperately to understand one another. Alliances are built and broken, ... view more »

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Box office: 801.581.6961
Monday – Thursday , 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 2:00 p.m

Phone: 801.581.6961

Email: boxoffice@pioneertheatre.org

Website: https://pioneertheatre.org/season/2022-2023-season/a-distinct-society/

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TOWN HALL

Immediately following the 2 PM matinee on Saturday January 28th, Pioneer Theatre Company will present “Cause + Effect: A Town Hall Exploration of the Themes of A Distinct Society.” The free event will feature panelists Amos Guiora (Professor of Law, S.J. Quinney College of Law), Alborz Ghandehari (Assistant Professor, University of Utah Department of Ethnic Studies), and Cherie Willis (Librarian, Salt Lake City Public Library). Town Hall attendees who are not planning on attending the January 28th matinee, should plan on arriving at Pioneer Memorial Theatre by 3:30 PM and will be seated following the performance.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.