Bashir Lazhar
by Evelyne de la Chenelièretranslated by Morwyn Brebner
directed by Jennifer Tarver
English Premiere
Bashir Lazhar is the eager substitute teacher of a traumatized grade six class. Dispensing with conventional teaching methods, he tries to prepare his students for an unpredictable world. Written by renowned Quebec playwright Evelyne de la Chenelière, and translated by Morwyn Brebner who brought us The Optimists and Little Mercy’s First Murder.
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Creative Team
- Written by Evelyne de la Chenelière
- Translated by Morwyn Brebner
- Directed by Jennifer Tarver
- Set & Costume Design by Camellia Koo
- Lighting Design byRebecca Picherack
- Sound Design byE.C. Woodley
Starring
- Raoul Bhaneja Bashir Lazhar