English

“A superb piece of direction.”

Chris Jones

“With English, he crafts a staging that’s riveting,
wrenching, hopeful, and bursting with humanity.”

Chicago Reader

“I was frankly knocked out by the quality of the direction, which
is exquisitely paced, subtle of idea and formidably communicative.”

Chris JonesChicago Tribune

“Dehghani, his design team, and this superb cast make every moment of the
production dramatically active, sharp, clear, strikingly real, and altogether relatable.”

Chicago Sun-Times

“Richly performed and beautifully staged.”

Chris JonesChicago Tribune

“Director Hamid Dehghani, whose deft hand is clear throughout the play, has done a remarkable job of developing each character, working with pacing ... and keeping everything clear to the audience… It is a powerfully directed, brilliantly performed.”

Chicago On Stage

“Sensitively staged and guided by Director, playwright and actor Hamid Dehghani, Sanaz Toossi’s wonderful play vividly springs to life. In addition to drawing great performances from his cast, he’s employed smart blocking choices to keep Courtney O’Neill’s schoolroom Scenic Design from feeling static.”

Chicago Theatre Review

“Under Hamid Dehghani’s wonderful direction, each scene runs seamlessly into the next. The cast is beyond excellent, exuding warmth, sincerity and honesty from the stage.”

NewCity Stage