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'Arabian Nights,' like Arabian plays Pierce Theatre Department's 60th anniversary play tells folktales of Islamic Golden Age
the viewers as well.”
Villalobos also said that play is a conglomerate of stories told as one.
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Carvin Ortega plays several characters in “The Arabian Nights,” including Wazir, Greengrocer and Ishak of Mosul.
The Pierce College Theatre Department will be opening its second play of their 60th anniversary season with American theatre director Mary Zimmerman’s “The Arabian Nights” in the Pierce College Performing Arts Mainstage.
Opening night is on Friday, Dec. 1 and will continue through Sunday, Dec. 10.
“The Arabian Nights” is a wellknown tale about a woman named Scheherazade (Sharai Bravo) who tells cliffhanger stories to her cruel husband King Shahryar (Asif Baig) to prevent him from murdering her. (see photo essay on page 6.) She eventually wins her freedom and the love of her husband.
The play is directed by instructor of theatre Shaheen Vaaz. (see profile on page 4.) Vaaz said that
Ortega said this play is the perfect opportunity to challenge his skills as an actor. Like Villalobos, it is Ortega’s first production at Pierce.
“People should come to this play because, due to the high amount of stories being told, there are many different themes to latch on to,” Ortega said. “There are themes of love and betrayal, so there is something for everyone in this production.”
Justine Gorry plays the character Perfect Love among others.
“It’s not your typical play,” Gorry said. “It’s very magical and there is never a dull moment.”
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at https:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/310002.
Tickets are $12 for students, $15 for seniors and $20 for general admission.
