Playwrights Horizons' The Profane extends limited run

Playwrights Horizons has announced a 1-week extension for its current production of The Profane, a new play by Zayd Dohrn, which began previews on March 17, 2017, and officially opened on April 9. The limited engagement will now conclude on May 7, 2017.

Synopsis: "Safe in the liberal fortress of Manhattan, Raif Almedin is a first-generation immigrant who prides himself on his modern, enlightened views. But when his daughter falls for the son of a conservative Muslim family in White Plains, he discovers the threshold of his tolerance. Two families are forced to confront each other's religious beliefs and cultural traditions, and to face their own deep-seated prejudice."

The cast of The Profane includes (in alphabetical order) Tala Ashe (Emina), Francis Benhamou (Aisa/Dania), Ramsey Faragallah (Peter), Ali Reza Farahnakian (Raif), Lanna Joffrey (Carmen), Heather Raffo (Naja) and Babak Tafti (Sam).

The creative team behind The Profane has also been announced and features scenic design by Takeshi Kata, costume design by Jessica Pabst, lighting design by Matt Frey and sound design by Brandon Wolcott.