A journey of discovery to uncover secrets of the past, unspeakable truths, remnants of war, and tangled roots of identity.
By Wajdi Mouawad
Translated by Linda Gaboriau
Directed by Hiyam Mahrat
Auditions: March 16–18, 2025
Performances: June 13–29, 2025
Twin siblings, Simon and Janine, living in Canada, unravel the secrets of their mother’s past, Nawal, after her death amidst the haunting echoes of Lebanon’s civil war. In a quest that spans continents and generations, they unravel the truth behind many years of Nawal’s deafening silence and explore their origins through her story. As the past collides with the present, they come to understand the interconnected roots of their family’s narrative and their tangled realities.
Contact the director: scorched@kwlt.org
Tickets now on sale!
KWLT’s production of Scorched is on stage June 13–15, 20–22, and 27–29; curtain times are 7:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 2:00pm on Sundays. Tickets are available now!
The Production Team
- Director: Hiyam Mahrat
- Stage Manager: Todd Davies
- Assistant Stage Managers: Ward Khobiah, Mel Mah
- Producer/Marketing: Steven Jackson
- Tech Director: Noah Snow
- Asst. Tech Director: Tochukwu Okeke
- Set Designer: Diana Lobb
- Lighting Designer: JoAnne Ford
- Sound Designer + Music Composer: J Hopkins
- Costumes: Ifigeneia Giannakoudi
- Props: Michael L. Davenport
- Movement Coach: Nada Humsi
The Cast
- Martin Glassford: Ralph, Niwad, Abdelsamad
- Myelz R. Strange: Simon
- Nawal Hussain: Janine
- Jasmine Rajaballey: Nawal
- Revati: Jihane, Guide, Man
- Anusha Ramachandran: Sawda
- Katherine Schill: Alphonse, Elham
- Alper Arikan: Abdelmalek, Chamsedine, Doctor
- Laura Chartier: Nazira, Antoine, Janitor
- Aslam Abdul Rahim: Wahab, Militiaman