Acquittal
Closed 1h 10m
Acquittal
82%
82%
(3 Ratings)
Positive
100%
Mixed
0%
Negative
0%
Members say
Relevant, Edgy, Well intentioned, Well acted, Resonant

About the Show

Pan Asian Repertory presents this drama set in a Pakistani prison in the '80s, with four female inmates representing different injustices.

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Critic Reviews (3)

Theater Pizzazz
June 17th, 2017

"A trenchant and powerful work...What happens to each of the women by the play’s conclusion is poignant and realistically drawn. The theme of the power of education to deliver freedom to uphold the preciousness of human rights is masterfully elucidated...The ensemble is beautifully shepherded by the director. They turn in outstanding performances. This is a riveting, uplifting production that is not to be missed."
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Stage Buddy
June 27th, 2017

“One of those gems where there are no costume or set changes but the audience stays entranced with the story and acting…Everyone was riveted throughout the 70-minute performance. And rightly so…Mia as Jamila is frightening in her passion...and her description of her crime is hard to take. That's how good she is…The entire production comes together very well to render this important play about life in a part of the world that is not studied much in Western nations.”
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Broadway Blog
June 20th, 2017

“A brief but potent play…Nadeem’s gift for character development is quite adept…Director Noelle Ghoussani has assembled a fine cast and has been careful not to let them become too maudlin…Pan Asian Repertory has not only given theatergoers an evening of provocative and engaging theater but it has also piqued a curiosity for learning more about this troubling time in history.”
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